Monday, December 5, 2011

Self Portrait

5"x7" acrylic on masonite

Today my boss had me do some portraits at work for an upcoming event. I really enjoyed getting away from the computer and picking up a pencil again. This inspired me to go home and do a self portrait. Thanks Joe!

I began roughing in a likeness with raw umber. As I got further along with my painting I thought to myself "this could be a cool facebook profile pic". So I did a bit of refining and some shading and here it is. I may add color to this one in the future but for now like it just the way it is. I think its kind of cool.
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25 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    I think it's very cool! I admire the boldness and confidence of it. And the depth of feeling that you created. Great work!

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  2. Janelle GoodwinDecember 6, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Awesome, Brad!!!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I also did a portrait in the umbers, and quite enjoy them that way. Well done Brad.

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  4. Jose RodriguezDecember 6, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Great Job! Nice lighting and brush work.

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  5. carol morgan carmichaelDecember 6, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Really cool and good Brad!

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  6. Kim RempelDecember 6, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Oh, I love it Brad! It's brushy, immediate and strong. It must have been great to mix it up a bit at work!

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  7. Brad MiedemaDecember 6, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Thank you Jose, Carol and Kim! I appreciate the comments. Yes, Kim. It was nice to mix it up at work for a change.

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  8. Dana CooperDecember 6, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Very cool indeed Brad, great brushwork!!

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  9. mary maxamDecember 6, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    This is so strong...excellent!

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  10. Celeste BerginDecember 7, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    excellent, Brad...It is perfect as is--nothing else to do but use it...and put it in a frame

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  11. Brad MiedemaDecember 7, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Thank you Mary and Celeste!

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  12. JaneDecember 7, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Great portrait Brad ...love the use of just one color!

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  13. Angela SullivanDecember 7, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Brad, It certainly is kinda cool.

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  14. Randy SaffleDecember 7, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Dang, You are one good looking dude!
    Keep picking up that pencil & brush Brad...looks great.

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  15. Brad MiedemaDecember 7, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    HAHAHA! Thanks Randy!

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  16. Dean H.December 8, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    A really cool avatar, Brad!! You've picked out just enough detail in the features to make this outstanding.

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  17. Brad MiedemaDecember 8, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Thank you Dean! I appreciate that

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  18. Bonnie HeatherDecember 8, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Very cool indeed.

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  19. Brad MiedemaDecember 8, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Thank you Bonnie!

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  20. Camille LaRue OlsenDecember 8, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    It's VERY cool. Love the grittiness and energy of it.

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  21. Brad MiedemaDecember 8, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Thanks Camille!

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  22. Page Pearson RailsbackDecember 9, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    This is wonderful..love the one color

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  23. Brad MiedemaDecember 9, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Thank you Page!

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  24. hmuxoDecember 9, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Brad...this is awesome! Beautifully done. I would leave it like this and not add color!! I love it.

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  25. Brad MiedemaDecember 9, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Thank you Hilda! I think I will leave it as it is.

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