Mark Rylance.

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Wow. A powerful image. Love all the subtle colours on the face. Superb work.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Thu 08 Oct 06:40:17

A very accomplished portrait Stephen, top work!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Thu 08 Oct 07:19:36

Lovely skin tones and modelling, Stephen.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Thu 08 Oct 08:06:49

Superb painting, the skin tones etc are excellent as are the eyes.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Thu 08 Oct 08:29:38

I'll echo Alan's comment. Top work indeed.

Posted by Jim Morris on Thu 08 Oct 08:50:08

That is such a good likeness and a fantastic painting, the skin tones, facial shadows and hair are amazing, so well painted, I loved this series.

Posted by Linda Drury on Thu 08 Oct 08:50:55

What a beautifully painted portrait Stephen. There is so much to learn from this inspirational, work. I especially love how you have created such translucency in the face. What medium did you use?

Posted by Carole Kelly on Thu 08 Oct 09:15:39

Stunning portrait and instantly recognisable. The light and glow you have achieved in this face is excellent, what medium?

Posted by Heather Love on Thu 08 Oct 09:34:07

Stunning portrait Stephen.

Posted by Hilary Pearce on Thu 08 Oct 09:48:42

Many thanks all for your kind comments. Regarding the medium, I use bog standard W&N Cotman watercolour & 300gsm paper all from W. H. Smith's. I'm no purist but I should spend more money on better materials.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Thu 08 Oct 10:07:19

Striking portrait, Stephen.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Thu 08 Oct 10:19:22

Great portrait Stephen

Posted by Russell Edwards on Thu 08 Oct 10:48:47

Terrific likeness Stephen, super work.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Thu 08 Oct 10:59:33

Just stunningly good...

Posted by M Hedley on Thu 08 Oct 11:09:12

Wow - this really makes an impact, Stephen - excellent!

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Thu 08 Oct 11:25:00

Amazing. Is this an oil painting?

Posted by Val-Irene Robertson on Thu 08 Oct 13:06:36

Blimey....this is bloomin fabulous Stephen! Brilliant!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 08 Oct 15:07:21

Wow, what a fantastic portrait!

Posted by Diane Boswell on Thu 08 Oct 20:35:30

Amazing, how do you do that in watercolor?

Posted by Lynn Parkins on Fri 09 Oct 08:42:34

So good.

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Sat 10 Oct 14:49:17

Wow, You have caught the typical facial expression this great actor created for the character I think.I really enjoyed the drama.

Posted by Yoko Archer on Thu 29 Oct 22:46:58

Hang on Studio Wall

08/10/2020

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Thomas Cromwell played by that fine actor Mark Rylance in Wolf Hall.

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Stephen Kelly

My Father was an artist and I wanted to follow in his footsteps but sadly he died when I was 8 which changed everything. When it was time to earn a living, Uncle Norman said " I'll get you a job Lad" so I became an apprentice photo retoucher, not fine art but a job. The work was intimidating as…

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