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Ocelot II

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26. Thanks. I don't know that series but I'll look it up.

Reply to fierywoman (Reply #8)

Mon Aug 26, 2024, 09:34 AM

Aug 2024

In the olden days people would sit for portraits (probably still do), I can't imagine how uncomfortable that would be, both for the sitter and the artist.

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This time I tried to paint a human. [View all] Ocelot II Aug 2024 OP

I tried to paint a human once. unblock Aug 2024 #1

I hope you didn't use acrylic paint. Can't get that stuff off. Ocelot II Aug 2024 #19

I think this is a sweet painting. KarenS Aug 2024 #2

I agree. blm Aug 2024 #15

Thank you! Ocelot II Aug 2024 #20

i think it's wonderful... ret5hd Aug 2024 #3

Thanks. I was never told I looked like Nick Cave, young or old, Ocelot II Aug 2024 #21

well, here ya' go: ret5hd Aug 2024 #44

No resemblance whatsoever! Ocelot II Aug 2024 #45

Very nicely done! SheltieLover Aug 2024 #4

Thanks! Ocelot II Aug 2024 #22

You're welcome! SheltieLover Aug 2024 #40

Beautiful painting, beautiful child Clouds Passing Aug 2024 #5

Thank you. Ocelot II Aug 2024 #23

Excellent. I probably could have successfully painted the wall socket plate (minus the holes). 3Hotdogs Aug 2024 #6

Thank you! Ocelot II Aug 2024 #24

Damn, Ocelot II you have major talent. This portrait is excellent! MLAA Aug 2024 #7

Thanks. Furry friends aren't any easier. Ocelot II Aug 2024 #25

Thanks for the tips, and I'll post it (once I actually start it and finish it haha) MLAA Aug 2024 #46

You're damned good. Have you ever watched the British series "Portrait Artist fierywoman Aug 2024 #8

Thanks. I don't know that series but I'll look it up. Ocelot II Aug 2024 #26

IMO you are talented. onecaliberal Aug 2024 #9

Thanks! Ocelot II Aug 2024 #27

Ocelot, you did a fabulous job! Diamond_Dog Aug 2024 #10

Thank you! Ocelot II Aug 2024 #28

That's what's so cool about taking "artistic license" Diamond_Dog Aug 2024 #38

hands are supposed to be hard, right.... bahboo Aug 2024 #11

Thanks! Faces are harder than hands, I think, Ocelot II Aug 2024 #30

That is beautiful work! GiqueCee Aug 2024 #12

Thank you! Ocelot II Aug 2024 #31

Simply brilliant! dchill Aug 2024 #13

Thanks! Ocelot II Aug 2024 #32

Superb!! wordstroken Aug 2024 #14

Thank you! Ocelot II Aug 2024 #33

Really nice. bif Aug 2024 #16

Take a deep breath, find a good photo and do it! Ocelot II Aug 2024 #34

"" AllaN01Bear Aug 2024 #17

Thank you. Ocelot II Aug 2024 #35

Wow! That's excellent! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2024 #18

Thanks! Ocelot II Aug 2024 #36

Love the story on display. Pensive. Well done. cachukis Aug 2024 #29

Thank you. Ocelot II Aug 2024 #37

Imagination, fostered in youth, shows up later, as wisdom cachukis Aug 2024 #39

Really nice portrait, Ocelot Bayard Aug 2024 #41

Mukluks! Thanks! Ocelot II Aug 2024 #47

You did an excellent job. LoisB Aug 2024 #42

Thank you! Ocelot II Aug 2024 #48

Just beautiful! femmedem Aug 2024 #43

Thanks! Ocelot II Aug 2024 #49

Oh this is stunning! Really in awe of your talent. Thank you for sharing this! I always loved being alone and LiberalLoner Aug 29 #50

I thought this was the picture till I read your post. Really good! captain queeg Aug 29 #51

I like this quite a lot. You captured the mood of this little girl (yourself). PatrickforB Aug 29 #52