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One day as I was enjoying a dusty old book on turn- of -the -century figures-artists, poets, writers, etc. I came across a small b & w photo of playright George Bernard Shaw...and I wondered how I might translate his portrait in color, with pastels....?
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julie Marks 26 Nov 2007
This is an extraordinary portrait of a legendary figure. The textures, and subtle color cues enhance the greatness of the man. Your portraits are truly amazing. You capture the essence of character and the soul of those who must live inside your immensly creative and intricate mind. Your technical skills are bold with great structure with the added bonus of a relaxed imaginative style that give your work your individual stamp like the great portrait of the brilliant man you portray in many of your inspiring works of art.Anonymous Guest 09 Feb 2007
I am not logged in now Kathy-san but this image is not only great because of the accurate likeness but your pastel style reminds me of Van Gogh ( take a look at his pastel portrait and you'll see the parallels between the 2 styles ) your style kathy-san is very intense on this one and it is really cool to see you use a loose approach and let the effect of that approach make the image stand out that much moreGerald Van Scyoc 03 Feb 2007
This was B/W and you made it color? Wow. Love the little patches of color you put in the flesh tones. Not bad for just being made up. I don't think I could do that. I read Saint Joan, but I don't remember much of it now; otherwise I would offer up an appropriate quote that would then make me look so cool. Darn it!Natalie G 15 Dec 2006
An excellent work, Kathryn!! Love your techniques & bold strokes - impressive!Chas Sinklier 15 Dec 2006
Nice one Kathryn - pastels - hate to touch 'em - Love to see a good one like this - very nice work - GBS surely could write 'em couldn't he? :0)cynthia berridge 24 Nov 2006
so much detail awesomeLinda Gock 18 May 2006
I love the subtle colours and highlighted texturesJoseph Moran 25 Apr 2006
this is a wonderful piece, I really admire your talent. I live in upstate ny near the canadian border, they have a month long shaw festival every year in canada.Carla Klosowski 01 Apr 2006
Very nice rendering! Wonderful pastel use!rb chakravartty 30 Mar 2006
GreatGinger Lovellette 30 Mar 2006
This is just amazing!Paul Grech 29 Mar 2006
very cool and very aliveSteve Farr 26 Mar 2006
This is great, Kathryn! The technique is awesome! I love the look of pastels, I'm just not very good with them yet, so I kinda shy away from them. Take care!! ;-)Vera Harned 26 Mar 2006
Beautiful pastel work! ExcellentAlex Preiss 19 Mar 2006
Excellent portrait and textures.Ben DeBiase 02 Mar 2006
amazing work! great life in this painting! you translated well! also, thanks for your comment!Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 20 Feb 2006
Wow,amazing pastel portrait,Beautiful!!!!:)Peter Skov 14 Feb 2006
I have been cruising around your portraits, Kathryn and I am really impressed not only with your skill at rendering the likeness of your subjects faces with photographic exactness but also how you have approached each portrait with a different technique. It seems no matter what you try you can make a success out of it. Incredible talent.Emily Reed 06 Feb 2006
Totally charming portrait! Bravo!thea walstra 31 Jan 2006
Again a master piece!Jerry 26 Jan 2006
Excellent portrait, great style, texture and colors!C DeMaio 24 Jan 2006
Great Work!!!!Christine brand 23 Jan 2006
ENERGY ABOUNDS IN THIS PIECE...ALIVE!!! LIVID AND ILLUMINATED...WOW!marc doutherd 19 Jan 2006
Beautiful Work!Steve Keith 19 Jan 2006
you do some wonderful work...glad to have the opportunity to see your workBob Berthelotte 19 Jan 2006
One could almost talk to him. He would appreciate, I'm sure. Very nice.Bluemoonshadow 19 Jan 2006
wow, what a wonderful pastel work~!! Love the texture of his clothes and his face.. great job, Kathryn..:-)charles hooper 17 Jan 2006
Stunning work Kathryn!!!!!Peter Russo 16 Jan 2006
Very cool Kathy Love the use of colorAris Stathakis 14 Jan 2006
fantastic! great work Kathryn!Billy Lewis 12 Jan 2006
Thai is so wonderful.Great jobRenata Cavanaugh 12 Jan 2006
I love your style. Perfect workElizabeth Teed 12 Jan 2006
nice workPaul Arruda 12 Jan 2006
That beard looks itchy, great job.RQ Trietsch 12 Jan 2006
Fantastic translation!Jassy Konopacki 11 Jan 2006
amazingMartha Miller 11 Jan 2006
lovely piece.... just a great job........I sure like his blue twinkley eyes.....Christina Langman 11 Jan 2006
This is amazing - wonderful use of texture. Great work! :)Femi Johnson 11 Jan 2006
fine translation Kathrynjennifer blenkinsopp 11 Jan 2006
Fantastic pastel potrait of this great man Kathryn.gregor scharff 11 Jan 2006
a wonderful homage to a great Human at this planet ." George Bernard Shaw-> Irish history is something no Englishman should forget and no Irishman should remember." thanks for showingTerry Bullard 11 Jan 2006
wonderful work, I like your stroke work (not sure if thats the right word) - very well done! : )corry stuart 11 Jan 2006
beautiful portrait work Kathryn exceptionalAndree Lerat 11 Jan 2006
Fantastic portrait and technique.