Fred

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A brilliant portrait painting, and painted beautifully. The look of the skin and facial hair is superb.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Thu 30 Dec 08:11:55

What a wonderful portrait. I obviously don’t know the man but personality radiates from his face

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Thu 30 Dec 08:22:40

Fantastic portrait.

Posted by Denise Cat on Thu 30 Dec 08:25:45

Wow incredible!! I bet they love your painting 🖼

Posted by Faye Patrick on Thu 30 Dec 08:27:51

It's fabulous Nathan and as you've done this from a photo and without knowing him it's extra brilliant. I really like the fleshtones and lighting and the slight magnification behind those lenses. top of its game!

Posted by Heather Love on Thu 30 Dec 08:39:01

Incredibly skilful and you have captured such a wonderful expression Nathan.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Thu 30 Dec 10:29:20

Superb portrait Nathan

Posted by Russell Edwards on Thu 30 Dec 11:37:41

A characterful face, superbly painted.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Thu 30 Dec 11:40:37

Wonderful oil painting, Nathan.

Posted by Peter Robinson on Thu 30 Dec 19:01:29

This is Excellent. I have found, like you, the Masters knew how to use light in the best ways. A nice inner glow.

Posted by Skylar Brown on Thu 30 Dec 20:24:21

Excellent work Nathan, particularly when you don't know him. Super character coming across.

Posted by Jennifer Alsop on Thu 30 Dec 20:32:01

Superb!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Fri 31 Dec 05:28:44

Hang on Studio Wall

30/12/2021

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I find the hardest thing to do when I'm asked to paint a portrait, especially when I often have never met them, is to bring out the personality of the subject. But, with this gent, his personality shone through each of the reference photos I was given to work from. The only tough bit then was for me to capture his obvious warmth and character. ‘Fred’ 50x50cm Oil on board.

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Nathan Jelbert

I am a Graphic Designer by day, and an aspiring artist, by night. I spend much of my free time either, drawing, painting or studying techniques and styles. I am, I hope, a little more exciting than I sound... I've always had a passion for art throughout my life, but it wasn't until about 12 years…

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