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fredflcikstone · Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 5:12 pm

A digital portrait of my mentor, Sebastian Capella. He is one of the greatest portrait artists to come from Spain. THis is saying a lot when in company of Sorolla, Velasquez, Francisco Domingo and others. I am very fortunate to be under his tutiledge(sp) He is a great painter, has the biggest heart, and shares all he knows about art, which is a heck of a lot more than most any other artist I have studied with. He is amazing.

Thanks for everything.

Ron

Gort · Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 5:48 pm

As usual - awesome work, Ron! Like others here you never cease to amaze and inspire me! Was this done onsite with a laptop or photo ref?
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hemigoblin · junior member Member # Joined: 07 Mar 2003 Posts: 35

I really thought it was a photograph at first. Nice. Very Happy

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kimchi · Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 7:24 pm

Fucking stunning. You can just FEEL the heart that went into this.

see · Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 10:06 pm

wow

thats really nice. Thats amazing. The face is so well done.

Mon · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 12:30 am

Beautiful work! I agree on the face, very focused and powerful painting. I'd love to see the same kind of focus on the left hand, it's a bit busy with all the things going on there right now.. maybe rearrange the bookshelf a bit? but hey i probably don't need to tell you that! thanks for sharing this, and congrats on finding a good teacher! I wish I was as fortunate Very Happy

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ceenda · member Member # Joined: 27 Jun 2000 Posts: 2030

The painting (particularly the face) just exudes warmth and vibrancy. Nicely balanced with the cool blues and greys in the shadows. I find the background is competing a bit with the the subject for attention, but that's not really a criticism as both are rendered excellently.

Sounds like an awesome guy. Very Happy

Sumaleth · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 6:44 am

Lovely portraiture work. Although I agree with Ceenda that the background is overwhelming the figure. Everything is all so bright, I feel the absense of value composition.
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judson · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 7:20 am

Thats incredible!!!!!!!!! amaizing...

Greetings from Spain Wink

Gort · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 7:22 am

XIA · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 8:20 am

Fred>> Can I start a groupie for u? Love ur painting....BIG fan now Embarassed

Christian + · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 9:20 am

Thanks man. This piece is really very inspiring.
And the face .... oh my God the face is so well done.
Thanks again.
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judson · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 9:37 am

If you like the spanish artist you must see the pictures of Antonio Lopez... our best artist nowdays...

http://www.epdlp.com/lopez.html

fredflcikstone · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 7:31 pm

Thank you for your comments. I had troubles with it once it was printed, but I had no idea what to do at the time other than soften some edges here and there. I need all that stuff in the background, its time though for a reevaluation of what to do with it.

Thank you all again for the comments, and I will post the results here as soon as I can get to the finish of this one.

Ron

cg · Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2004 1:39 pm

wow.. very nice! fantastic even..

** i'm curious-- what did HE think of this? has he seen it? what are his thoughts and opinions on digital art? (versus traditional)

-cg

ps. thanks for sharing this artwork with us.. keep up the great work
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Zsolt · junior member Member # Joined: 24 Feb 2004 Posts: 10

Where should I start? ....
Wow ....
oh and ...
WOW
I guess it's clear I like it a lot, great work. Smile

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Mitsui · Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2004 3:30 am

stunning! I'm speechless!

tayete · Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2004 12:21 am

Wow, great!!!
Even the portraits of our King and Queen at the back is recognizable!
And the Spanish Shield too! Awesome detail!

Yes, check Antonio L�pez, it is a pity he only paints a canvas every three years more or less...but it's worth the wait!
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