Portrait of woman with orange by Jon Shepherd

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It's more than just an attempt Jon, lots to like about this

There is a lovely sensitivity about this portrait Jon and I admire your brushstrokes. What medium have you used?

Excellent Jon.

Very well done! Love your use of colour and delicate brushstrokes.

Thank you everyone :) Hi Carole, I used acrylics, I would have used oils but I was up against a time restraint as I chose to do 4 A5 paintings for patchings exhibition and only had two weeks to get them done. Otherwise I would have used oils. A5 is really quite tricky to work with!

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15/11/2023
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An attempt at a portrait based on a posed photograph found online of a young woman holding an orange. Size A5 for the upcoming Patchings exhibition in December.

About the Artist
Jon Shepherd

I have been a graphic designer for many years, prior to that I trained in photography. I have always had a keen interest in art but only in recent years have I started creating more varied work. I retired two years ago and finally I am finding time to revisit art. I am reasonably experienced in…

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