Sunday, May 24, 2009

The Russian


14" x 11"
Oil on Belgian Linen Panel

10 comments:

Barbara Pask said...

Hi Irene, Your portrait came out fantastic. The workshop was a great experience wasn't it? Check out my blog, I did a write up on the workshop.

Unknown said...

you nailed it, I can almost see him breathing and he should blink soon... good job!!!

Irene Rencsi said...

Hi Barb: Yes, lots of fun, but very tired. Will check out your blog and post some text tomorrow. :)

Hi Patrice: Thanks so much for your kind words. :)

Janice Crawford said...

Irene your "The Russian" looks great Dave is such a good teacher and u r a talented artist so it a win win combination. Great Job:)

David R. Darrow said...

Excellent Work! The likeness is right on, and the paint handling very sensitive.

How far you have come in just a year!

Irene Rencsi said...

Thanks for dropping by, Janice and for your kind comments. :)

Hi Mr. Painting Guy. Congratulations on your first online workshop, a wonderful success!

Bill Brauker said...

Great work, Irene, you are getting so good!

David Larson Evans said...

Well done I think its flawless.

http://www.onpainting.wordpress.com said...

Great portrait - you must have been the star of the class and I expect surpassed the instructor.

Gary Keimig said...

Very nice, Irene. You did an outstanding job.