First completed and colored portrait

[Stetson912]

Hey everyone, I've posted the carving in the figure carving area. This is the completed colored portrait. It is of my grandparents and will be sent to my dad for Christmas. Anywho, im always open to critique and I hope you enjoy it. 

[chuck123wapati]

Awesome work! 

[Stetson912]

1 hour ago, chuck123wapati said:

Awesome work! 

Thank you

[Retswerb]

Really nice job! Her hair in particular turned out really well.

[Stetson912]

1 hour ago, Retswerb said:

Really nice job! Her hair in particular turned out really well.

Thanks, it was a challenge for sure but the whole project was fun to do 

[Adonis]

Nice job, your grandparents and your father shall be proud.

Peace

[Stetson912]

5 hours ago, Adonis said:

Nice job, your grandparents and your father shall be proud.

Peace

Thank you 

[JayEhl]

Never tried but i think portraits are the most difficult to make.   You pulled it off, though. 

This is one of my goals this year, that is, to do some portrait kind of artwork.  

[Stetson912]

Annie libertini has a great portrait carving series at elktracks studio. Its a little pricy for all 5 but, it is worth it in my opinion. Just a thought for you. 

 

Thanks for the kind words 

[JayEhl]

Funny you should mention this.  My oldest daughter bought a one hour virtual session with Ms. Libertini as Christmas gift.  An hour isn't very long and it will go by fast so I was thinking of what I should do with the time.  I knew she did lots of painting (one of my many weak points) but maybe I'll ask for some basic tips about portrait work, too!   ~Thanks!

Edited January 14, 2021 by JayEhl