Daphne

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That’s kids, they tell the truth😂 The face is lovely and it’s certainly atmospheric….I’m not sure about the dark surrounding colour….what do you think and what do they think?

It's superb, what a wonderfully different portrait and the use of different media has really worked.

I really like this, it's so different. Great!

Love it.

I really like this it’s superb.

I really like how you’ve portrayed this. Very atmospheric. The addition of white charcoal has brought her to the fore. A superb painting!

Thanks Marjorie. I toned down the darks substantially and with the added fine white lines I like because it’s a bit different but I can understand anyone who doesn’t. My daughter in law said she liked it and my son said something about The Exorcist which made me howl again. I’ll know more if it ever appears on a wall in their house.

Thanks Heather Lewis Chris Paul and Spencer. I think it’s good to push the boundaries in our art

Martin, I like it! It’s quite unusual - your granddaughter is beautifully done - and beautiful.

It is an interesting art Martin, very unique, very special!

Thanks again Marjorie. That’s very kind of you

Thanks PogArt. Kind of you to look and comment so positively

Very original and very effective

Thanks for your positive comments Richard

Beautiful little face, I really like it.

Glad you like it Valerie. Thanks very much

Hang on Studio Wall
28/01/2023
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Over a year ago my son and his wife asked me to paint an atmospheric portrait of their daughter. My initial attempts were ok paintings but not 100% likeness. I eventually tried pastel. This hung around for months until I coated the face and hands with acrylic medium and added watercolour pen and ink white charcoal and more pastel. I was satisfied but not sure if they would like it. I showed Daphne on my phone and asked who it was. She said “it’s me” then added “What happened?” I couldn’t stop laughing!

About the Artist
Martin S Taylor

I have been for creating things for over 45 years and love variety so I paint, sculpt, make stained glass and ceramics. I use watercolour, acrylic, pastel and ink in my paintings and work from models, plein air and from photos - which I take lots of especially now phone cameras are so good! My…

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