Two variations of K.
There are so many ways to portray a subject. Even when the portrait is figurative, a straight forward depiction of likeness; a literal likeness of an individual, it’s a challenge to decide which aspect of your model you want to highlight or capture. That said, I’ve been playing with “sets”. These are two figurative, straight up portraits of an individual, exploring two very different ways of seeing her.
-Please forgive the less than ideal photos of these oil paintings. The human eye blends the color and values, my lack of expertise with a camera seems to separate them-
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Both portraits are fantastic, but the way the eyes are done puts them on another level. Truly haunting.
Thank you very much.
I’ve said it before but I will say it again anyway Elena.. you are so very good at capturing emotion which makes your paintings so very alive
Much appreciated, Helen.
Wonderful work Elena, I love how you have captured her expression.
Thanks Kellie:)
Lovely. The second one – if I was in the room and her reaction was to me – would make me want to say, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean what I said…:)
And you would be a very smart man:) Thanks James.
Truly beautiful work, Elena! It’s amazing how a little shift in perspective can change the way an image is comprehended and looked at.
Thanks very much Uday.
Beautifully done.
Thank you.
You’re an amazing artist Elena. The two portraits are incredible. Her vulnerable, longing but curious eyes are enchanting. I like her very much and I wish her a beautiful life.
Thanks so much Arjun. I will be happy to pass your good wishes on:)
So interesting, and such a mark of your skill that you can bring out these subtle variations..both so beautiful and striking..
Thanks so much Cath:)
Beautiful work!
Thank you Sofia!
Superb portraits Elena! 🙂
Thanks very much!
Seeing the two very different portraits together almost has K out of the frame, entertaining us with a presence of fleeting and lingering emotions. You are such a brilliant mood catcher!
Thanks so much Patti. This young woman is so vivacious, that it would be difficult not to catch some of it:)
Gorgeous!!!! 😀
Thanks Shree!:)
OMG!!! this are so beautiful!!!!! simply loved it!! wonderful art my friend!!!
Thanks so much!
Elena,
You are the most amazing painter! these are stunning. again I couldn’t tell the first image wasn’t a photo. Fabulous!
XO
Much appreciated:)
Love the emotion and different expression that changed in those too different angles.. great portraits.
Thanks very much:)
I like your unique “vision” to express different moods, feelings and emotions.
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Thank you Marcelo:)
Both are beautiful pieces; together they present a fascinating study of character & emotion. 🙂
Thank you very much:)
Amazing how two portraits of the same girl can express two sides of her character so poignantly. In the first one K is more pensive and maybe even a bit melancholy, while in the second one K is just a bit more irritated or annoyed. Love them both.
Thanks much Otto!
Both are exquisite pieces! The colors used for the skin tone are gorgeous.
Thank you Mary!
Both are beautifully expressive. She seems vulnerable in both and a little more mysterious in the second.
Thanks very much:)
Love both Dear Elena! But there is something in the second one that trascends the image…I do not know…May be a hidden vulnerability? I love it!
Thanks very much!
These portraits are wonderful and very interesting.
Thanks so very much:)
The expression in the eyes of both portraits is very beautiful. I love how each says something different.
Much appreciated Allyson:)
Both of them are amazing…a lot of emotions to be felt in each of them.Masterwork!
Thanks so much!
Wow, just stunning! Clearly the same girl but in very different moods. Your ability to capture likeness and personality is just amazing! They really deserve more comment than that but I don’t know what else to say! Some time you should post some of your beginner portraits, maybe with some comments about what you learned along the way! 🙂
Great ideas Cindy! And, thank you:)
I love those eyes… Yes, each painting is different but they say a lot. Great work, Elena!
Thank you Nuno!
I just LOVE it ! And particulary the expression of the second! wondefull job !
Thanks very much!
such a subtlety in your technique. You capture the infinite variety of female emotion perfectly. They are both wonderful.
Thanks so very much.
Really interesting to see the difference – and it raises fascinating questions about portraiture in general. Great paintings, Elena!
Thank you Richard!
wonderfull demonstration for the different expressions. I like the first and I like especially the radiance of the second one
Thanks very much Daisy.
Oh they are very different, and so expressive. You are able to capture so many subtleties of emotion. Gorgeous!
Thanks Karen!
Stunning portraits, dear Elena! Very well made! Congratulations!
Thank you so much for sharing with us your amazing work!
Have a wonderful day, dear Elena! Big hugs, much love, Stefania! 🙂
Thank you Stefania! Hope you have a great day as well:)
Endless expressions to explore. If one watches carefully, all thoughts show on faces.
Well show, Elena and both are beautiful angles captured.
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Thanks much Marina:)
Your point is well made and very well illustrated.
Thank you Louis!
Dear Elena, fascinate me again what you did. They both have a very impressive expressions on their face… I can write a story for them, you really made great paintings, I admire your art. Thanks and Love, nia
Dear Nia. I humbly thank you:)
These are wonderful! So full of emotion! I especially like the second one. Awesome job!
Thanks so much Jess:)
Almost two entirely different people with different hopes and dreams and motivations. Beautiful work!
Teens, so much going on. Thanks very much John.
Simply beautiful.
Thanks very much.
Oh Elena…I LOVE these. Both of them. The first one spoke to me, loudest though. The expression of K on the second is perfect, though.
Thanks so much Crystal!
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K is so beautiful. It’s always amazed me how an artist can paint the emotions…your work is so incredible!
Thanks so very much Robin:)
I couldn’t guess how subtle difference of color hue and how they are affecting
the impression from each paintings though, I guess the effect of the photographic
conversion affecting both of them in equal way.
On the end, two painting still shows one personality is the matter, and your skill
to do it amazes me.
When I played with a photo, by cutting it into each pieces of eyes, nose, lips and
tried to reconfigure for different expression, it became to a different person.
—- so that to draw different paintings with different angle and different shape of
the components, still showing the same personality is incredible.
Thank you Yoshi! I think what helps here, is the opportunity to know this young woman. Clearly we are all complex creatures. Teens of course are growing in many ways from week to week, so it’s easy to glimpse the varied people within.
just wondering if you use alla prima technique …..
Wonderful portraits!
To answer your question, yes, with these two. Thank you!