Friday, January 7, 2011

Woman With Red Stripes

Painted this afternoon, from life.

Oil on 14"x18" canvas.

I don't know if I'm done with this, or not.  I need to give it some time, and then look at it again.
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20 comments:

  1. My Grama's SoulJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Oh Jean.....I really LIKE this piece!! By the way....noticed this one is in oil....you mostly use pastels....don't you??

    Xo

    Jo

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  2. PJJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I would hang this on my wall. I love the coloration and the background. And then her eyes, they're strong without being overly large.

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  3. Denise SCARAMAIJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Jean,
    your works are taking a great way;
    I feel that you are very comfortable
    with the subject and the techniques!
    Congratulations,
    are getting better!

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  4. Pasadena AdjacentJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    A subdued palate here. A bit of Morandi crossed with Cezanne.

    Will you post the changes if you should decide to make them?

    btw: thanks for signing

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    I do so like the stone-edges. And her.

    WV: Jessi. That works.

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  6. Jean SpitzerJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Thanks, Jo.

    Most recently, I've been using pastels and loving them. But I recently finished unpacking my studio after a big move, so I've been able to start painting in oils again.

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  7. Jean SpitzerJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Thanks, Paula and Denise.

    I appreciate your kind encouragements.

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  8. Jean SpitzerJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    PA, I started with a pastel-y acrylic underpainting that was dry. On top, a Zorn palette: titanium white, ivory black, cadmium yellow light, cadmium red light. Then I threw on a little ultramarine blue and alizarin.

    If I change this, I'll post the change.

    I started another painting at the same time, which I stopped because the limited subdued palette wasn't adequate for what I wanted (and those were the only colors I had with me). I've stuck that on my easel at home, to play with.

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  9. Jean SpitzerJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Thanks, AH.

    This model is very young and hadn't modeled before this session. She walked around during breaks, looking amazed at the paintings in progress.

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  10. Banjo52January 8, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I like the red again. So sue me. Also the lines, angles. Makes her look young and strong, fit, determined (moving toward fierce?). Not sure about the vertical red on her nose. Her hair and the shirt are great in color and design.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Hi Jean, You painting is a joy to look at. I like seeing the hand of the artist. This portrait has a lot of vitality; most appropriate for the subject! Wonderful.

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  12. Jean SpitzerJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Thanks, Banjo. Fierce, I like that.

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  13. Jean SpitzerJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Thanks, Peggy.

    I marvel at the complexity of your drawings, combining objects in interesting spaces.

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  14. Cynthia Fox-GiddensJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I like this painting Jean. The red color in her hair is striking. Your work is such a joy to see. Keep up the fine work!

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  15. -K-January 10, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    A very intense expression. At first I didn't know what to make of the dabs or spots in the upper corners but now I think it might add to the intensity of her gaze.

    And I like the way the hair was done as well.

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  16. nouvelles couleurs - vienna atelierJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    wow Jeane, you are always one of the best !

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  17. MargaretJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    What I like about this is that it's very different from your other ones. It shows off your versatility.

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  18. ShannaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I liked -K-'s comment about the dots and the expression.

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  19. Susan CampisiJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    I don't know anything about art but when I view yours and read the comments, I feel like I'm learning to really see and appreciate it. Your work is so good. I love this one. It's very vibrant.

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  20. Jean SpitzerJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Thanks, all.

    I love that K's comment has a fan. I think I'm a fan of it, too.

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