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Shades of Pink in Portrait

Acrylic portrait painting with shades of pink.

30 total reviews 
Comment from photoman12


I thought this was a photo. You have the knack to paint just like a photo. Great hair. Perfect coloring and shading. I like the mouth you have. It fits the painting.

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2021
    Thank you, kind artist friend. I noted you won a place with one of your works and I hope I congratulated you because I sure meant too. Yes some of my drawings, especially with portraits, I do them in this style but hope to do some separately. I think certain ways of doing kinda get bred in us, however. I do like realism in drawing, painting. Thanks again.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2021
    Thank you so kindly. I love realism in painting, especially drawing but wish to do more with more of a painting look, some like a portrait. Your encouraging words mean a lot.
reply by photoman12 on 26-Nov-2021
    You are welcome.
reply by photoman12 on 26-Nov-2021
    You are right. I like a challenge of finding a subject that I never photographed before. Or, finding a subject that I have photographed before and doing something different with it. That keeps me on my toes. Sometimes I find a different angle to it or maybe not. Thanks so much my friend.
Comment from iPhone7


Great work here. I am reviewing this blind so I do not know who you are. But I think this a Wonderful work of art (I wish I had talent) an this is a Great entry for the contest.

I wish you all the best in the judging.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 23-Nov-2021
    Thank you so much. Appreciate it. Did it in down most way in acrylic, but couldn't get the mouth to suit me, so I scanned it in, got it fine and finishedit, added/drew border and background, necklace in PhotoShop.
Comment from JirinaInspire


Beautiful painting with soft pink colors, especially on the background and the frame.
The artwork almost look like a photograph which was you intention and it turned up so nice.
Wonderful details and posture of the girl with thoughtful expression.
Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 23-Nov-2021
    Thank you. Your are so encouraging, Jirina. Bless you.
reply by JirinaInspire on 26-Nov-2021
    Glena, my pleasure. Have wonderful thanksgiving weekend.
Comment from TDtraditionalart


The facial of this portrait is done well. Her proportions are correct. Her hair has nice depth and details but seems odd against the bright flat pink in the background. Her anatomy doesn't quite right where her arm is concerned, it doesn't seem to fit on her body properly, it makes it hard for the viewer to see the angle of her shoulders. The border would have worked if it went all the way around, here it seems to let our eyes wander to the arm, it's unbalanced. The colours seem to fight for attention, the dark outer part of the draws my eye to it rather than her facial. Try softening the edges of it some next time.

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 Comment Written 23-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 23-Nov-2021
    Thank you. I'll try to that when I go back to the original. It doesn't have a border, I don't think as it is on artists ampersand panel, I think my first acrylic and first on that surface. So I am learning.
Comment from Artistsushma


This is special. It's made for the grandchild and there is a beautiful emotion at play. This portrait in acrylic has come out exceedingly well and it should spur you to do more!! Yes, it does give a photographic feel and I love that L shaped framing. Kudos and best wishes for the contest

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
    Thank you, artistsushma, so much.
Comment from jesuel


what a great piece of art I really like how realistic she looks the skin tones are great and you captured her smile really well beautiful work here

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
    Thanks so much, artist jesuel.
Comment from martin smith images


What a beautiful piece of artwork presented here Glena of your young grand daughter with an equally apt title. It almost looks like a photograph, great detail, good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
    Thank you kindly, martin smith images.
Comment from Way West


This is a very well done mixture of mediums from painting to photoshop and I think the results are pleasing with wonderful clarity. Your granddaughter's expression, especially the eyes are very realistic. Artistic and unique! Best of luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
    Thank you, artist West, for the encouraging words and best wishes.
Comment from Ana Maria Russo


Wowww! The eyes and hair are so realistic that they look like a photography. An excellent portrait. I wish you all the luck with the contest! Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 19-Nov-2021
    Thank you for your kind comments and best wishes, Ana Maria.
Comment from Aunty Jan


she is a very pretty little girl..and that hair is beautiful. You have captured a pensive expression on her face. The coloring is very nice and the background complements her. good job!

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 19-Nov-2021
    Thank you kindly, dear artist friend, Aunty Jan. Yes, her hair is so pretty too.
reply by Aunty Jan on 20-Nov-2021
    You are welcome