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I started my new Portrait Painting Class

Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456
edited January 14 in The Commons

I was rather nervous about Portrait Painting. But then I opened a can of beer, and just went crazy.

Here is my first portrait painting. It's a Work in Progress. I'll get back to it in a moment.

First let me set the scene. That small white table is where I place the canvas to do the painting. I have tenedonitis, etc. So a flat surface is best for me.

I'm playing Meatloaf's greatest hits to set the mood. And did you see the bottle of scotch and can of Coor's Lite?!

 

 

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  • barbultbarbult Posts: 26,541

    I'd like to see a portrait of Richard Haseltine. Do cats qualify as portrait subjects?
    I'm a little worried about that bottle of Scotch and can of beer. Are those on your diabetes and weight loss diet? Don't lose the great progress you've made on both fronts. I know you are rightfully proud of what you have achieved.

  • kenmokenmo Posts: 1,135

    barbult said:

    I'd like to see a portrait of Richard Haseltine. 
     

    I would love to see that too LOL... :-)

     

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456

    That's a hard one for me to consider.

    Barbult has her own image of Richard that she uses in her on-going story.

    I don't want to infringe on that in any way.

    And, frankly, I have a series of human portraits that I've been dabbling in for months or years.

    I'd like to try them again now that I have some better insights into the process.

    Oh and I'm probably better at doing people than animals. Actually, my efforts are somewhat crude.

    But then my friends seem to like the results... confusing, yet fun.

  • barbultbarbult Posts: 26,541

    I'll let you off the hook as far as Richard Haseltine's portrait goes, but if you feel, inspired, go for it. My Richard is digital. Your Richard would be a real acrylic painting in your own style.

     

  • ChuckMChuckM Posts: 165

    Did you say "Meatloaf's greatest hits?" That is one of my very most favorite artist! Excellent choice for inspiration.

    Rock on and and keep posting your results.

    :-)

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456
    edited January 16

    barbult. thanks for your understanding. We'll see about it, later. I'm undergoing some of my usual anxiety right now.

    ChuckM, back around 1980 I bought a version of that album which was printed a great image of the Bat out of Hell on the vinyl!

    I hung it proudly on my wall. It diseappeared over the years, when I started replacing vinyl with CDs.

    Oh, you must feel really enthusiastic... repeated that message twice.

    That's cool!

    ****** Edited to add ****

    Barbult, I've been showing my friends the images you created featuring me. They all love your work!!

    That included the lovely ladies who were at my party! I think both of them are old enough to be my mother.

    But they are a lot of fun.

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  • barbultbarbult Posts: 26,541

    That's great Ron! I'm glad you have good friends. 

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456

    Thanks. My life is really looking great these days.

    I hope your life is good too!

  • barbultbarbult Posts: 26,541

    Ron Knights said:

    Thanks. My life is really looking great these days.

    I hope your life is good too!

    Oh, yes. I've been married for 50 years. My husband and I are going on a cruise to Antarctica next month to celebrate. 

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456
    edited January 16

    Wow, barbult, congratulations! Also sounds like a great cruise

    Here is my latest portrait for the art class. I really went wild.

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  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456
    edited January 19

    I created Marlin Fingle back in 2000. He's based on Michael 1.

    I'm trying to bring him into my portrait exercise. I get a little stumped with the nose and teeth.

    I'll do more later.

     

    ******Edited to Add  ****

    Maybe I scared everyone away?!

     

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  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456
    edited January 20

    This "portrait" of Richard (the cat) was inspired by barbult.

    Be sure to check out her wonderful on-going story: barbult's take on the Lives of Jack and Richard.

    https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/731316/barbult-s-take-on-the-lives-of-jack-and-richard/p1

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  • barbultbarbult Posts: 26,541

    Thanks for taking on the challenge of an unusual "portrait". It is just what I was hoping to see. yes

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456

    You're yet another great source of inspiration.

    Thanks.

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456
    edited January 23

    This portrait of King Richard is almost done.

    Just a bit of touchup on Friday, then I add my signature.

    I'm just doing this for my own amusement. I might even learn to draw one day.

     

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  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 109,391

    Evidntally Richard the Lion(et)heart.

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456

    Yeah! smiley

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456
    edited January 23

    Here's the final version. Richard needed his whiskers, and I signed the painting.

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  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 109,391

    Thank you for recognising my inate dignity and gravitas

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456

    Any time. The past few weeks here have been a blast.

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456
    edited January 25

    Here's a sneak preview of my next portrait.

    I'll probably give him a lighter skin color tonight.

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  • barbultbarbult Posts: 26,541

    I know that guy!

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456
    edited January 27

    "I Yam what I Yam"

    "Popeye the Sailor Man!"

    Toot!

    *** Edited to add ***

    Here's the final painting.

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  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456
    edited January 27

    And here's the early stages of my first self-portrait.

    I decided to forget about anxiety, and just go for a stylistic sense of humor?!

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  • barbultbarbult Posts: 26,541

    Before I read the text, when I saw the painting, I said to myself - That's Ron! Good work.

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456
    edited January 27

    Thanks for the compliment.

    It's funny, I look at my art and often think it's bad. But other people like it.

    I have some sort of learning disability, maybe a form of Dyslexia.

    My mind is always translating things even when they don't need translation.

    I look at the elevator buttons. If the top button is lit, that means the elevator on the left is arriving. But I look to the right one instead!

    I look at a face, and see a line going one way. I start to draw it, only I go the other way.

    In the end, I just go wild, and forget the anxiety. I have fun.

    It's all the more precious if others appreciate my efforts.

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  • Cris PalominoCris Palomino Posts: 12,679

    Ron Knights said:

    And here's the early stages of my first self-portrait.

    I decided to forget about anxiety, and just go for a stylistic sense of humor?!

    I think these all look great, Ron. Being able to express yourself comes in different ways for everyone. Don't let anxiety get in your way. You are doing something you obviously enjoy. Keep doing that. I'm happy to see you doing so well. Congratulations. 

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456
    edited January 27

    Cris Palomino, thank you so much for your compliment and encouragement.

    This is the second acrylic painting class I'm taking with my fellow senior citizens.

    It's been such an uplifting experience. I love sharing the creative spirit with my friends.

    ***** Edited to add the final image ***

    A shoutout to Barbult, Richard and all my DAZ Friends.

     

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  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,456
    edited January 27

    Here's the start of my next portrait.

    It's based on Mark (for Holt 9?!). He came with that wonderful moustache. I'm envisioning the villain who tied a fair maiden to the train tracks.

    Mark is wearing the Banker's Outfit, from DAZ3D of course.

    Mark still needs lots of work. He'll likely be done by the weekend.

    I realize that I need to be aware of my sugar levels while away from my apartment. I start feeIing weak and unsteady. 

    I might need to bring a snack when I go to class.

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  • ArtAngelArtAngel Posts: 2,062

    Buy raw honey BUT check with ur doc. If okay put in snack bag and indulge.

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