Winning Portrait

[kiltimabar]

I think it is a very nice portrait as well.

But as an artist I have a few nitpicky problems with it and they all revolve around perspective....



The realism is amazing. The artist did an incredibly good job at capturing exactly what was seen. And after all, a portrait artist is paid to capture exactly what is seen.

Speaking as a non-artist:

I agree it is an amazingly realistic portrayal. But I always thought if you wanted a picture exacty as it was you'd be satisfied to get a photograph (and even they can be quite creative in adjusting reality) so if a portrait is done it is for the purpose of putting in those touches that would emphasize more subtle appearances and inner qualities.

To me it looks good. I never would have conciously noticed the perspective details you point out.

[NewKilt]

That's a beautiful portrait. Wrong type of jacket, but what I really admire is the color scheme. I can see why it won.

Darrell

[bikercelt1]

Wow! What an amazing evaluation Phillip! Those details just sailed past me. I could sense that there was something not quite right about the stonework at the bottom and now that you described it I can see it clearly. Thank you. I guess this is another example of the diverse skills of this community.

Jamie