11 x 14 OIL
Wow.............. I have to thank Vern Schwarz for this. He told me I should try Oil painting and offered to help me. Well I did not know how to start so I took this class with a talented young man called Kris Finch . I like him because he goes straight into the project "a la prima" I like shortcuts or very direct routes so this worked real well for me.
I have to say that I might have to add oil painting to my bag of pleasures.
This was done in 2 hours. I used only 4 colors (black, white, red, yellow)
Should I pursue oil painting ?
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I would say a resounding yes, Dominique. I love the careworn expression on her face. Lovely work, and even more notable for it being a first for you! Well done!
You must go on if in your spirit you think you're well. I like your first work with oil painting. It's very important to have a good teacher with which you're a good feeling.
Best regards.
Way to go Dominique, I knew you'd get the oil bug if you tried them. You are off to a flying start, and I predict you'll have more fun than you've ever had with your clothes on. Great start.
Wha the...first oil? Two hours! Amazing! I'm surprised you think you have to ask! I would have never guessed this was your first oil portrait Dominique. Your gift with drawing most certainly translates beautifully in oil!!!
Hey Dominique,
Wow! That's a great piece. I can't even believe it's your first time using oils. I've never used them. Maybe you'll inspire me.
First let me pick my jaw up off the floor so I can talk better...
There! That's better!
WOW!!!!!!!!!! Dominique, I am dumbfounded. This is so BEAUTIFUL!!! I KNEW with your drawing talent that you were going to be a wonderful painter and I should have known how naturally people would come to you, but I'm sorry, I didn't imagine your first oil portrait would look like this. It is AMAZING!!! I'm so happy to see you doing work like this!!
GRRRRRRREAT JOB!!!!!
Wow Dominique! This is an amazing job, so, YES-YES-YES pursue oil painting!
Sure, you have to gon on with oil, Dominique!It's such a pleasure, with the colours! I was the same 3 weeks ago, and now I can't do without it.I wasted several years with acrylic.
Very nice portrait!
Amazing what so few colors can do. Lovely portrait. Yes I would say oil is in your bag, for all our pleasures.
AutumnLeaves,
Thanks I appreciate your stop.
Martine Alison,
Thank you ... about the teacher I am discovering that.
VERN,
You crack me up .......... I'll try to keep my clothes on !
Thanks
Sheila,
What the Heck .... lol.. I wish we lived closer I would love to paint with you. Thanks for the encouragements.
Manon,
Thanks....... OK now your turn to try.
Camille,
Thank you my friend. I guess what scares me now is can I keep doing good work.
Edward,
Yes ...... I will. Thanks =)
Sylviane,
Oh great..... I'm not the only one. Thanks
Prabba N,
I appreciate knowing that.
Dewberry,
I'm grateful for your comment, thanks.
Brilliant portrait and only four colours...amazing. I went from acrylics to oils and didn't like them at first now they are my first love!
It's like chicken or fish, meat or lobster. You have to try it all because sometimes you just have to have dessert first because you might be to full after dinner. Yes! on the oil. There is nothing like it.
Wow...I never knew that you haven't worked with oils. Incredible work, Dominique...and painted with limited time and a limited palette!
Ye yes and yes.
Oil is your baby now.
This is great lady D.We wanna see more.
And a big thank you to Vern.
Diana Marshall,
I have to admit this was very enjoyable, Thanks for your comment.
Pat,
I'm like you sometimes dessert before is Soooo good. I do enjoy all these. thanks
Michelle,
Yea I "was" an oil virgin but not anymore. It was fun and I did like the time/colors constraints, I do better I think when squeezed.
Oh My Goodness, Yes!! I am blown away by what you did in two hours with your first venture into oils and with a limited palette! Thanks to Vern for urging you to give this a go! Can't wait to see more!
Go for it! Your handling looks full of prospects! Love it!
It's so fun trying new media, isn't it? I always come back to my favorites - acrylics and colored pencils. But life would be so boring if I didn't try different stuff in between. You did a great job. And only 2 hrs.? I don't think I could complete anything worthwhile in so short a time! Bravo!!
Your first one? wow. Quite impressive. If you enjoy the feel of the paint, II would say keep going.
I know this will be the first of many marvelous oil paintings from you Dominique. That Vern is a pretty cool guy.
Rosemary,
Adebanji,
DEB,
R,
Alice,
Thank you all for the support of going on in Oil.
Now I just need to buy paints, I used the teachers supplies for this little workshop.
It sounds like you love it and you are doing a marvelous portrait with your new medium...I think that you will happily dance back and forth, don't you?
Linny D. Vine,
Yes I agree now I just need to buy some oil paints. It will have to wait thought. Finances are tight.
Sorry to be so late getting on the scene to comment on this... but, now that I'm here... WOW-GOSH-A-ROOTIE-SHAZAM. First oil? Two hours? You go, girl! This is so nice, first or not. I've got ajillion New oils sitting there sticking their tongues out at me...hmm... just may have to....
James......... My gosh you make me smile. Thank you
I hope to make more of portraits like this.
Great going, Dominique!! Pursue oils for sure!! :)
NIce! Actually, Fantastic!!!
Yes if you enjoyed it stick with it or regret it later.
Very nice work! I have always wanted to try oils but have never made the leap. Well done!
one word answer ABSOLUTLY!!!!
now im leaving before you get me hooked!! :)
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