OT - First attempt at acurrate Sports Portrait

[chicagoglen]

Going to start painting as it is winter again. Thought I would try a portrait for my home office White Sox Theme. I am prepared to fail miserably as I have never done a realistic portrait. Here is my scetch on my primed canvas. 16" by 20" Lets see how this goes. If it sucks then in the garbage it goes.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i255/chicagoglen/IMG_1153.jpg

Just thought I would share.

[Jeffredsfan]

Jim Thome - right?

I admire everyone with artistic talent. I can draw stick figures, poorly at that. Best of luck with your art.

Jeff

[sox83cubs84]

Glen:

Your sketch of Thome looks like a very good start.

Dave Miedema

[Lokee]

I am with Jeff stick figures at best for me. Good start so far !:)

[Number9]

I think it is outstanding, and very accurate. Better than good.

Seriously. Nicely done.

Based on what I see here, I hope you keep pursuing this.

[chicagoglen]

Here is where I am at right now with 30 minutes of base color added.

Hopefully when complete it looks like a human. :)

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i255/chicagoglen/IMG_1154.jpg

[chicagoglen]

A little more layering last night. I think it is starting to look like im a little.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i255/chicagoglen/IMG_1157.jpg

[Dach0sen0ne]

It looking great!

[allstarsplus]

Nice job on the face! What are you painting with? Mixed media?

[karamaxjoe]

It's not as good as the stuff Craig Kreindler does, but it's damn good. I think the Thome is shaping up better than the Buehrle.

When do you start taking commissions? ;) I wish I had that kind of talent.

[chicagoglen]

Thanks all.

To answer some questions.

It is Oil on Canvas.

Craig Kreindler is amazing. His work actually inspired me to try. Really enjoy his paintings!

(He is however very talented and educated in the arts.) Where as I however paint off of paper plates and hack away in my spare time.

I really should take some type of art class as I feel that painting in oils takes knowing alot of techniques and tricks.

As far as commisions I am not that good. Tell me who you like and I will try one of them if I have time. It is good to have two paintings going at a time to allow for drying between layers.

Thanks All!

[chicagoglen]

Tonights progress.

I can't tell anymore.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i255/chicagoglen/IMG_1159.jpg

[chicagoglen]

Well, Here is tonights progress. If I am way outa line here let me know. I don't want to annoy people on this forum. I just thought it would be fun to post my attempt at asports portrait with my family on Game Used. com


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i255/chicagoglen/IMG_1169.jpg

Thanks,

Glen

[LWMM]

Well, Here is tonights progress. If I am way outa line here let me know. I don't want to annoy people on this forum. I just thought it would be fun to post my attempt at asports portrait with my family on Game Used. com

I normally wouldn't be for it, but I'm actually really enjoying seeing your piece evolve. If you do more than this one, I'd suggest you still keep them to the one thread. Other than that, looks good and keep it up!

[Dewey2007]

Glen, great job! I too enjoyed seeing the evolution of the painting. I think Thome would enjoy the painting himself if you ever get the chance to show it to him. Keep up the good work and please keep sharing your work. Best, Dewey


Well, Here is tonights progress. If I am way outa line here let me know. I don't want to annoy people on this forum. I just thought it would be fun to post my attempt at asports portrait with my family on Game Used. com


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i255/chicagoglen/IMG_1169.jpg

Thanks,

Glen

[chicagoglen]

All,

I was not going to do this but I thought what the hell. Graig Kreindler is having a contest on his Facebook site and he is giving away a free painting. I thought I would try so I can study one of his painting close up.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/GraigKreindler

Just click the link above and "Like" his page. Just leave a note on his wall that Glen S sent you. If I win I will have him do a Nellie Fox painting.


Thanks,

Glen

[chicagoglen]

Thanks Liz.

[sox83cubs84]

Definitely quality art.:) :) :)

Dave Miedema

[NeonStatus]

Your are doing a nice job with the portrait. Keep up the good work. How many hours has this taken you?