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De Schuilplaats, (The Shelter or The hiding Place ) is my latest self-portrait, it had to be finished before the exhibition "Who am I if nobody looks" (Wie ben ik als niemand kijkt?), in the Carmelite Monastery (Karmelklooster) in Drachten (Netherlands). The inspiration came from my walk on the 'Way of Saint James' in France in May and June this year. When I came back I got the invitation to be part in this group exhibition of figurative and realistic painters, who all had to commit a self portrait. (Self portrait, De Schuilplaats, 30x40cm, oil on panel, 2005)
11 Comments
Terry Bullard 03 Mar 2006
very nice painting, you are very good with textiles and textures - self portraits are hard to do I think ~ this has turned out superb!Elizabeth Stringer 21 Oct 2005
Awesome painting! You look very thoughtful and beautiful.Andrew Diaz 11 Sep 2005
She is beautiful, Love it!Toon Diepstraten 08 Sep 2005
Very realistic, i love the coloursJuan Gomez 07 Sep 2005
Excellent portrait of your self..thea walstra 07 Sep 2005
Outstanding workBetty Schwartz 07 Sep 2005
The lovely warm skin tones vibrate against the varied blues. Very nice!ellen blockley 07 Sep 2005
Ellen, this is a beautiful portrait painting. I have attemtpted a self portrait and I too found it took serious concentration and also there was fear of exposure for me. There are so many dimensions to each of us and in this one you have captured your pensive spirit. I just looked at your entire portfolio and as a new painter I am in awe of your talent! I like the way you can take the tecnhinques of the masters and make it contemporary. Thank you for sharing your work! You are quite an inspiriation.Nancy Costley 07 Sep 2005
Almost photo-realistic...very nice!!!!eileen martin 07 Sep 2005
Ellen your work is captivating, exquiste portrait:)Femi Johnson 07 Sep 2005
such a lovely portrait Ellen, the rendering of fabric & detail is stunning, you own the light within skin tones and overall composition is compelling. And a beautiful model too...