Will try to do, but Poppet, this is superb! So wonderful that I just want to keep repeating that one word...the expression on his face is the story of his heart, not sure how else to say that, but the stillness of his features, there's a calm and an intensity to them, and though on might argue that the story of late might hold an influence in regards to interpretation, I would deny it and say that it is all here. Find it interesting that the last three have had closed eyes, something that has been the main focal point simply through sheer beauty in so many of your other portraits, windows that they are, the expressions have been greatly aided by the fact that one could look into their eyes and yet none have been more vocal that this, in short, you don't need eyes to convey. Graceful are his hand, his face and hair..reminds me somewhat of Christopher Plummer (Plumber?). Though the features are still in this portrait, ie it is not animated, the mouth seems so ready to move as he listens, to smile, to smile less. The previous portrait of Von was excellent, the hand across the mouth and eyes that were intense and expressive. This one leaves an even greater sense of awe. I'll be back, I think, once I've calmed down. ;-)
The more I look at these, the more they become. Of the two, I think, though I am not entirely sure since both hold almost equal appeal, that I prefer the lighter version. Though there be none, it is as if his face is bathed in a little sunshine and I like that thought. :-) The sunshine warmth of memories told and love shared. This was a beautiful idea, to show Von as he is here, am so glad that I saw it. I wanted to rain praise upon you for you fully deserve it for this portrait, but in all honesty I just cannot get past the word wonderful, it's like a firework across the sky of my mind. Just plain love, love, love it. (Bliss)
To see a rough estimation of what happens to my images with Blogger, go here and compare the two. The more saturated image was edited in photobucket, and although not exactly as created, close enough to the original to show what I do versus what is seen here.
Okay, this is what appears to be happening. Blogger and Flickr and Photobucket all seem to strip the color profile when converting images, with the net result a less saturated image.
Okay, again. After a little research, I've reposted all the images (top one for each post) using a different method of saving the images to better save the color profile. They look better. :-)
The top image he seems more sad and the second image has colours that make me feel as though he's enjoying hearing every word and letting his mind linger on every syllable.
Strumper, this image illustrates the difficulty of showing a subtle emotion. The reference photo I used clearly shows Von smiling. In the time I allotted to work on this image, I just wasn't able to reproduce that smile.
I think you just make doing these fabulous pictures that you do... LOOK easy.
I WISH I could do these amazing things!
I was just saying, and not very well, how colours in an image can do so much with the same image.
But, I already know from reading these comments about how much trouble you've had with the colours not being what you want them to even be.
It's all so tedious to me, and that you have the talent, know-how, and patience to create such wonders simply AMAZES me every time I see them.
I am sure Von has one HELL of a sexy-licious smile too.
You've painted him out to be quite the attractive older man...
I think both of these pics of Von are way kinds of cool. I just see slightly different things in each one. Colours tend to stir emotions in me. EVERYTHING stirs emotion in me though.
Strumper, what I find so interesting about portraits is the smallest and simplest line can sometimes change the entire tone and mood of a picture. Sometimes even the subtlest of shading is the difference between a feature popping out and looking flat. Just so you know, Von has some major walnuts. :-D
I REALLY like this picture of Von. Eyes closed in contemplation. Upturn of the mouth - could be a smile (albeit bittersweet) or maybe even a slight grimace. Would he tap his temple with the two fingers laying against it? Just to sooth himself through the hardest part of Zoe's telling? Love this painting obviously!
Thanks Jen. This painting of Von has gone through several renders trying to get the look on his face just right. He is suppose to be smiling. One day I will be good enough to be able to paint my smiling characters as smiling. Till then, you'll have to use your imagination. :-D
Groover, if it is any consolation, the images I have in my mind of the characters varies a good bit from most of the images I post of them. I wish I was a good enough artist to sketch and paint them exactly as I see them. But I do understand what you mean.
I am not an artist but I can see how smiling would be difficult to paint. It is conveying not only a physical characteristic, but an emotion. Just look at the attention that the Mona Lisa has commanded with her slightly upturned lips.
I can see the smile on Von's face. I guess that I ....what....empathize with him - hearing about the son that is lost to him. A smile would be foreign to me in a similar situation. I am glad that he is a strong man. He can derive joy from Zoe's tales and be able to smile.
As always, looking forward to what comes next. It is an adventure here at the Story. I never know what I will encounter and I always have anticipation for more imagination capturing posts.
Jen, I suppose Ceru lives for him in these stories, especially the way that Zoe weaves the tale. I might need to tell a tale or two to bring light to the smile of a father listening to the fabric of his son's last two years. :-)
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Blogger simple washes out my saturation on these images. Just think of them as more vibrant with much richer colors.
Will try to do, but Poppet, this is superb! So wonderful that I just want to keep repeating that one word...the expression on his face is the story of his heart, not sure how else to say that, but the stillness of his features, there's a calm and an intensity to them, and though on might argue that the story of late might hold an influence in regards to interpretation, I would deny it and say that it is all here. Find it interesting that the last three have had closed eyes, something that has been the main focal point simply through sheer beauty in so many of your other portraits, windows that they are, the expressions have been greatly aided by the fact that one could look into their eyes and yet none have been more vocal that this, in short, you don't need eyes to convey. Graceful are his hand, his face and hair..reminds me somewhat of Christopher Plummer (Plumber?). Though the features are still in this portrait, ie it is not animated, the mouth seems so ready to move as he listens, to smile, to smile less. The previous portrait of Von was excellent, the hand across the mouth and eyes that were intense and expressive. This one leaves an even greater sense of awe.
I'll be back, I think, once I've calmed down. ;-)
Sweetest, you are very kind. Thank you. :-)
The more I look at these, the more they become. Of the two, I think, though I am not entirely sure since both hold almost equal appeal, that I prefer the lighter version. Though there be none, it is as if his face is bathed in a little sunshine and I like that thought. :-) The sunshine warmth of memories told and love shared.
This was a beautiful idea, to show Von as he is here, am so glad that I saw it.
I wanted to rain praise upon you for you fully deserve it for this portrait, but in all honesty I just cannot get past the word wonderful, it's like a firework across the sky of my mind. Just plain love, love, love it. (Bliss)
To see a rough estimation of what happens to my images with Blogger, go here and compare the two. The more saturated image was edited in photobucket, and although not exactly as created, close enough to the original to show what I do versus what is seen here.
http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/tgeorge123/
Okay, this is what appears to be happening. Blogger and Flickr and Photobucket all seem to strip the color profile when converting images, with the net result a less saturated image.
Okay, again. After a little research, I've reposted all the images (top one for each post) using a different method of saving the images to better save the color profile. They look better. :-)
The top image he seems more sad and the second image has colours that make me feel as though he's enjoying hearing every word and letting his mind linger on every syllable.
I also like his shirt.
xoxo, Tree.
Glad I got to come by and play catch-up.
It's always a good time with you.
Got walnuts?
Cos I got butter.
Strumper, this image illustrates the difficulty of showing a subtle emotion. The reference photo I used clearly shows Von smiling. In the time I allotted to work on this image, I just wasn't able to reproduce that smile.
Yes, I've got walnuts. :-D
Oh, I am QUITE sure that it is NOT AT ALL easy!!
I think you just make doing these fabulous pictures that you do... LOOK easy.
I WISH I could do these amazing things!
I was just saying, and not very well, how colours in an image can do so much with the same image.
But, I already know from reading these comments about how much trouble you've had with the colours not being what you want them to even be.
It's all so tedious to me, and that you have the talent, know-how, and patience to create such wonders simply AMAZES me every time I see them.
I am sure Von has one HELL of a sexy-licious smile too.
You've painted him out to be quite the attractive older man...
I think both of these pics of Von are way kinds of cool. I just see slightly different things in each one. Colours tend to stir emotions in me. EVERYTHING stirs emotion in me though.
I'm kinda nuts like that.
Walnuts.
=P
Thanks for explaining it for me!
You rock, Mr. Tree!!
Strumper, what I find so interesting about portraits is the smallest and simplest line can sometimes change the entire tone and mood of a picture. Sometimes even the subtlest of shading is the difference between a feature popping out and looking flat. Just so you know, Von has some major walnuts. :-D
Heheh...
Had a feeling...
^_~
Have a kickass day, Tree!!!
:-D
You can have a feel"ing" anytime you want. :-D
I REALLY like this picture of Von. Eyes closed in contemplation. Upturn of the mouth - could be a smile (albeit bittersweet) or maybe even a slight grimace. Would he tap his temple with the two fingers laying against it? Just to sooth himself through the hardest part of Zoe's telling? Love this painting obviously!
Jennifer
Thanks Jen. This painting of Von has gone through several renders trying to get the look on his face just right. He is suppose to be smiling. One day I will be good enough to be able to paint my smiling characters as smiling. Till then, you'll have to use your imagination. :-D
As much as I love (almost crave) seeing all those images of the characters I also feel strangely sad.
It takes away the free imagination. Once seen the image of a character there is no room in my head to imagine the character to look any other way.
Groover, if it is any consolation, the images I have in my mind of the characters varies a good bit from most of the images I post of them. I wish I was a good enough artist to sketch and paint them exactly as I see them. But I do understand what you mean.
I am not an artist but I can see how smiling would be difficult to paint. It is conveying not only a physical characteristic, but an emotion. Just look at the attention that the Mona Lisa has commanded with her slightly upturned lips.
I can see the smile on Von's face. I guess that I ....what....empathize with him - hearing about the son that is lost to him. A smile would be foreign to me in a similar situation. I am glad that he is a strong man. He can derive joy from Zoe's tales and be able to smile.
As always, looking forward to what comes next. It is an adventure here at the Story. I never know what I will encounter and I always have anticipation for more imagination capturing posts.
Be blessed Tree. Going to rest now.
Jen
Jen, I suppose Ceru lives for him in these stories, especially the way that Zoe weaves the tale. I might need to tell a tale or two to bring light to the smile of a father listening to the fabric of his son's last two years. :-)
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