Dowager Countess of Grantham

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Maggie Smith would surely love this one.

Posted by Pat Harrison on Mon 20 Jul 06:18:49

Philip, this is a striking resemblance... Great portrait

Posted by Beatrice Cloake, N.A.P.A on Mon 20 Jul 08:12:11

You really have caught the character of the character, very good work on the collar.

Posted by Paul Ward on Mon 20 Jul 09:10:40

Resemblance, great, character and pose just right - the clothing and beadwork is also very good.

Posted by Pat Thompson on Mon 20 Jul 11:49:42

Fabulous portrait, she would love this Philip.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Mon 20 Jul 15:01:02

Such an excellent likeness Philip and so beautifully painted.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 20 Jul 21:06:59

This is a terrific portrait! Well done sir!

Posted by Chris Knapman on Mon 20 Jul 23:58:49

Thank you everyone for the encouraging comments. I did not expect such praise as I am quite new to painting portraits in oils and feel I have much to learn.

Posted by Philip Johnson on Tue 21 Jul 07:59:36

Excellent Phillip

Posted by Russell Edwards on Tue 21 Jul 19:13:34

Wonderful, Philip. Terrific gallery!

Posted by Jennifer Alsop on Tue 21 Jul 23:17:33

Thank you everyone for your most welcome and encouraging comments on my portrait of Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey. I am about to complete a portrat of Carson and will post that one on here shortly.

Posted by Philip Johnson on Mon 10 Aug 10:22:07

Hang on Studio Wall

19/07/2015

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My second ever portrait in oils. I have always wondered if I could use oils instead of the usual graphite for my portraiture work. The caracters in Downton Abbey appear to suit my style so I am using them to practice my technique.

About the Artist

Philip Johnson

I drew and painted anything and everything from an early age. Following three years of study at The Birmingham College of Art, I illustrated for The Open University. However producing artwork every day for a living where time was an important factor soon made me lose inspiration to draw and…

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