David Attenborough by Nathan Jelbert

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very good study

Posted by Brian Collins on Sat 17 Oct 10:50:56

Beautifully painted Nathan, with a good likeness.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Sat 17 Oct 14:14:40

Excellent portrait. You’ve captured him perfectly.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Sat 17 Oct 14:36:01

Excellent portrait. Instantly recognisable.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Sat 17 Oct 15:03:18

Wonderful portrait, Nathan - I think you've succeeded in capturing Attenborough's energy and determination...

Posted by Jan Rossington on Sat 17 Oct 15:49:48

Super portrait and a great expression

Posted by Heather Love on Sat 17 Oct 16:22:50

You certainly have captured him very well.

Posted by Val-Irene Robertson on Sat 17 Oct 18:24:38

Very good Nathan.

Posted by Diane Boswell on Sat 17 Oct 20:23:49

Just as he appears - considered and a beautiful portrait

Posted by Judith Eyton on Sun 18 Oct 09:02:18

Terrific portrait Nathan and great style.

Posted by Frank Bingley on Sun 18 Oct 09:10:39

Wonderful expressive portrait full of character, Nathan.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Sun 18 Oct 13:36:23

Great portrait.

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Sun 18 Oct 18:25:52

Excellent work

Posted by Romila Datta on Sun 18 Oct 21:36:05

Brilliant, shows the interest and concern etched on his face

Posted by Lyn Thacker on Tue 20 Oct 14:17:29

Nathan, this is a very good and expressive painting of the great man. I hope I will look as good in 3 years time when I am 90. Your brush strokes are careful yet lively, just what I would wish on my own paintings. Still time to try. All your paintings are excellent.

Posted by Gavin Robertson on Sun 22 May 17:29:52

Hang on Studio Wall

17/10/2020

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An attempt at a portrait of the great man @davidattenborough. After watching his Netflix show the other day I felt inspired to paint him. I tried to capture his energy and determination to change the road humanity is on. Energy and determination that would be incredible for anyone, let alone someone in their 90s. Oil on recycled greyboard.

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I thought it about time that I updated my biography. Things have changed from the last time I wrote a profile in that I no longer pour over books about old masters and I don't spend too much time learning techniques like I used to on Youtube or somewhere. Not because I think I've learnt enough (I…

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