Thursday, November 18, 2010

For me, a record.

Count em! Eleven people in this family, and I was commissioned to do a portrait. I have never painted this many likenesses in one painting...a personal record.No pain, no gain. I'm painting in acrylic on a 22" by 28" canvas. Each face is approximately 3" from top of head to bottom of chin. The piainting is now about 85% completed. I work on it from half an hour to maybe two hours a day. With my busy teaching schedule, sometimes days to a week may go by before I work on it again. Now that we are getting closer to the holiday season, the family is getting anxious, and I will most likely finish it within the next week. What a job and what a great experience to have under my belt.
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19 comments:

  1. Gary L. EverestNovember 19, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    Hi David,
    Bravo! I can imagine trying such a painting as a challenge, but a commission...I salute your courage.
    Sincerely,
    Gary.

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  2. Meera RaoNovember 19, 2010 at 3:57 AM

    Oh wow! Very impressive!! Congratulations.

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  3. KarlaNovember 19, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    Wow! I'm sure this family is going to LOVE this.

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  4. RH CarpenterNovember 19, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    What a commission and what a challenge!

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  5. rob ijbemaNovember 19, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    excellent job!

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  6. David LobenbergNovember 19, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    What the hell, Gary, ya only go around once. If I blew it, what's the worse that could happen? I'd get awfully depressed is what would happen! But fortunately, the painting is lookin good. Speaking of good, always good to hear from you.

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  7. David LobenbergNovember 19, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    Meera, Thank you so much.

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  8. David LobenbergNovember 19, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    Karla, Fingers crossed!

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  9. David LobenbergNovember 19, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Rhonda, a challenge with a capital "C"...at least for me!

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  10. David LobenbergNovember 19, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    Hey Rob! Thanks. I gotta get over to your blog... haven't been there for awhile!

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  11. David LobenbergNovember 19, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    What the hell, Gary, ya only go around once. If I blew it, what's the worse that could happen? I'd get awfully depressed is what would happen! But fortunately, the painting is lookin good. Speaking of good, always good to hear from you.

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  12. UnknownNovember 21, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    Kudos to you David for tackling so many. Good luck on finishing, it looks great so far!

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  13. Sandra BusbyNovember 24, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    You make art look so easy!!!

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  14. Bonnie LuriaNovember 25, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    You are the Delta Force of painters David. Nothing is too frightening for you!
    I like seeing the stages unfold.
    A real tour de force here and a very happy family no doubt.

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  15. David LobenbergNovember 26, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    Comrade Bonnie, No!!!...I'm a Ninja turtle painter.

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  16. Annaquarel.lesDecember 6, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    What is life without challenge? You did it!!They're bound to love it.

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  17. David LobenbergDecember 6, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    Anna, What was I thinking when I accepted this commission!

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  18. victoria eugeniaDecember 8, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    Magnifica pintura. Victoria. Saludos.

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  19. David LobenbergDecember 9, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    Gracias, Victoria.

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