Wednesday, February 9, 2011

"Addie"

Not For Sale

I have painted too many still lifes, and I hope you don't get bored with them. For a change, my today's painting is a portrait. I did it on Monday night at my friend Eric's studio. Addie is a very beautify high school student. She came to Eric's home as a baby sitter that night. It has happened that our model could not come. After all the children went to bed. Addie sat for us as first time modeling. She is a very good model. Her facial features are perfect. As a still life painter, I don't know human anatomy enough. However with a perfect model like Addie, I had a very easy ride. I like this portrait a lot. So I am going to keep it for a while.
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26 comments:

  1. RandiFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Wow Qiang this is really beautiful - !! -

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  2. Carol BlackburnFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Yes, it is very beautifully painted. Maybe she has a new career as a model.

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  3. Kim VanDerHoekFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Wow, this is just stunning! I would hold onto it too. Very beautiful.

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  4. Painter and Poet Gallery/onlineFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    This portrait is stunning. I think you should seriously think about doing lots more portraits. Wonderful!

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  5. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I love this portrait! I chose it as my favorite painting today on my blog, rosaspicks.wordpress.com. I hope you'll come by and check it out! Thanks, Rosa

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  6. Naomi GrindlayFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    This is beautiful! I agree u should do more portrait and figure. If u can paint a still life well, u can paint anything well - after all, they're all just shapes :)

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  7. usettyFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    It looks like you have always been a portrait aritist. Really cool portrait.

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  8. carol morgan carmichaelFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Sso much beauty and character. You make it look easy.

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  9. CandyleiFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I love your portrait paintings. So artsy and painterly!

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  10. Jala PfaffFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Great job, Qiang.

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  11. Judy JonesFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! If it calls to you, follow this path.

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  12. GilhootieFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Beautiful!

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  13. shivanand khanoreFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    this is beautiful painting.i like u r blog....

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  14. Valérie PirlotFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Beautiful! I love the soft skin and the golden effects in the hair.... Thanks for sharing!

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  15. DakneeFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    I am a young artist learning how to use oils and seeing your work everyday is truly inspiring

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  16. DonnaFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    You never cease to amaze me! I love this piece! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Shirley PetersFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Beautiful girl, and a beautiful painting Qiang. I don't blame you for not selling it... it's a 'keeper'.

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  18. Susan RouxFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    It's wonderful. I love the colors you used.

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  19. julie davisFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Qiang, you are masterful. This is gorgeous.

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  20. RUDHI RüscherFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    A golden flower!

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  21. EvheFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    touching of beauty...

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  22. Susan LilesFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I paint portraits a lot and I must say you did an excellent job on this portrait for not having painted portraits very often.

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  23. QAFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    This writer visits you regularly, for inspiration, and joy. In all relams. this portrait is exquisite.
    portraits and people, keep doing them. Thank you for keeping your spirit alive as you spend so many hours traveling, working, painting, and daily chores as well. All the best, Lindy

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  24. Leslee HareFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Strikingly beautiful! you capture so well her thoughtfulness. I love the spontaneity of your brushwork!

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  25. Samantha Dorato ArtFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Very, very nice. Great job, realy!

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  26. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Stunning! I can feel your agony throughout this beautiful composition. The color contasts (red and pink) against the neutral tones are striking! Love it!!

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