Thursday, December 9, 2010

The labels STAY ON!!

The whole world has been breathlessly waiting for me to finish the ink line sketch I posted on Nov. 20th! Well, maybe I exaggerate. Anywho, here is the completed portrait that I painted in watercolor of one of my drawing students at Sacramento City College. His name is Raiyan, and he wears some pretty slick caps. What is currently in vogue with guys his age is the manufacturer's label on the underside of the cap's bill...YOU DO NOT REMOVE THE LABELS, DUDE!!!! 15"X18". 140lb. Arches cold press watercolor paper.
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19 comments:

  1. Gary L. EverestDecember 9, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    Hi David,
    It's magnificent.
    Sincerely,
    Gary.

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  2. UnknownDecember 10, 2010 at 1:45 AM

    Very nice. (sorry to burst your bubble but I had to scroll back to find out what I had not been waiting for)

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  3. Ann BucknerDecember 10, 2010 at 2:49 AM

    When I view your paintings the first thing that comes to mind Is a "symphony of colors". They play so well together and have zing. Always a pleasure to read your blog.

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  4. Susan RouxDecember 10, 2010 at 4:13 AM

    I love the fearless use of colors! Its so well done and energetic!

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  5. ArtiDecember 10, 2010 at 4:41 AM

    The portrait is very good, indeed.Who would ve thought of putting some green on his beard? But it looks great!

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  6. UnknownDecember 10, 2010 at 5:18 AM

    Really wonderful!!

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  7. RH CarpenterDecember 10, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    Beautifully painted, colorful with such soulful eyes!

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  8. David LobenbergDecember 10, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    Coming from a fellow portrait painter, I take that as a high compliment, Gary!

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  9. David LobenbergDecember 10, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    Cool as a cucumber, I hope, Prabha.

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  10. David LobenbergDecember 10, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    Damn! You burst my over inflated bubble, Sue! :-)

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  11. David LobenbergDecember 10, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Yep, just can't seem to get away from bright colors, Ann. Guess I make a lousy tonalist.

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  12. David LobenbergDecember 10, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    Susan, I'm pretty comfortable with the medium of watercolor. This allows me to be bold.

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  13. David LobenbergDecember 10, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    Hi Arti! Green is such a great compliment to all those warm colors I put into his face. Gladya like this one.

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  14. David LobenbergDecember 10, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    Thank you so much, Kathy! More of these to come.

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  15. David LobenbergDecember 10, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    Thanks, Rhonda. The young man struck a great pose for me, and the hat and hood added to the effect!

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  16. Krista HassonDecember 13, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    This is fabulous!

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  17. David LobenbergDecember 15, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Thank you, Krista.

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  18. AnonymousDecember 15, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    Go Giants!!

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  19. David LobenbergDecember 16, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Anonymous, Yes! Go Giants!!

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