Wally is a delightful gentleman, who poses like a pro. Original photo taken outside a building, and painted with Painter X using Artists Oil Brushes.

Posted by Ruth Rittichier on Mon, 01/14/08 07:58
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Comments by Jan Bjorklund on Mon, 01/14/08 08:54 What I find the strongest element in the picture for me is the quality of the catchlights in Wally's eyes... those catchlights work to draw my eyes to Wally's face where the creases that go with age serve a strong framing for those wonderful eyes. The quality of the lighting helps to draw out the features. A black background goes well with the dominant color of blue. The painterly effect works in my mind in all areas except for his ear which a rough feel that doesn't match up with the balance of this very striking portraiture. Comments by Dave Lavash on Mon, 01/14/08 09:06 A very impressive image. A lot of attention has been paid to the detail in his face although the clothing looks more roughed-out. This is noticeable so perhaps the brush strokes could be balanced out one way or the other. Good lighting. Comments by Barry Dickieson on Mon, 01/14/08 11:00 Beautiful image! Well worth framing. Comments by Ernest Cadegan on Mon, 01/14/08 12:40 Lovely portrait but I don't like the "filtered look." Comments by Tony Scheuhammer on Mon, 01/14/08 13:58 nicely done! I like how the eyes have the most detail, the rest of the face slightly less, and the clothing even less. Comments by Linda Frey on Mon, 01/14/08 14:32 I'm uncertain. Maybe it takes some adjusting to the combination photo/painting, as Tony described it. Paintings don't usually feature shallow dof, do they? But keep working on it, Ruth. You are certainly having a good time with it. Comments by Dave Geyer on Mon, 01/14/08 15:44 I have to say that I don't usually like using filters to make photos look like something else. I like this, though. Go figure! If it were a painting, it would be a good one. You have a very good subject, and you handled the pose and the color very well. I'd like to see the original photo, just to see if I liked it better or not. Comments by Ruth Rittichier on Mon, 01/14/08 17:34 Dave, it isn't a filter. Maybe it's just my techniqes, as I don't have years of experience with it. The painting is done by individual brush strokes, using the original for color. Here's the link to the Painter X website. http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite/us/en/Product/1166553885783 Below is the original. Comments by Dave Geyer on Mon, 01/14/08 20:31 Thanks for posting that, Ruth. I do like the photograph, but I like the painting, too, especially now that I understand the process a little better. He's a very interesting looking gentleman. Comments by Steve Owen on Mon, 01/14/08 21:18 Excellent! You have done such a wonderful job on his eyes and enhancing his expression. Comments by els mo on Mon, 01/14/08 22:50 I'd like to know how much your painting differs from just putting a filter on your original photograph. Like Linda, I can see you are having fun with it, but I wonder if it is possible to achieve something beyond making it look like you used a filter and blending it with the original. Comments by Pietro Cecchi on Tue, 01/15/08 00:44 Great result, dear Ruth...:) Comments by Maria Salvador on Thu, 01/17/08 11:09 I like the original portrait, but I think I really prefer the painted version. Nicely done, indeed. Comments by Christie on Thu, 01/17/08 12:21 I love them both. I think you did a great job with the painted one. The light is especially very nice. What a well dressed gentleman. Comments by John Long on Sat, 01/19/08 06:30 Wow - those eyes say it all - and what a lovely face! I really admire your technique Ruth - I don't use Painter, but maybe I should try. The reflected light in his face is excellent.