“Lloyd”, A Gouache Portrait (Finished)
January 11, 2013
Lloyd, Gouache, 8×10
Lloyd is based on a photo by Li Newton that I found on the website Paint My Photo. Li describes Lloyd as a hard working man who lives in the Bahamas. I was struck, not only by the character in this man’s face, but also the wonderful lighting that Li brought to the photo. It isn’t a perlfect likeness, but at this point, I’m more focused on learning to develop form, values and skin tones while making a good painting. There are a few little things in the drawing that could have been a little better, but at this point I’m just enjoying the discovery and the learning process. You can click on the image to open it in a new window and make it larger.
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Ralph Parker, Artist 
That looks great. It was great seeing it in progress.
Thanks, Harry. Nice to hear from you.
Texture of the goatee is really well done.
Thanks, William. This whole thing was an experiment. Hope I can remember how I did those whiskers. Good to hear from you.
Wow, Ralph! It’s almost like a photograph! Very good character study! The eyes are so alive! Good work! (My opinion, of course)! Sincerely, Margaret Quin
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Thanks, Margaret! Your opinion is good with me. Say hi to Bob for me.
Hi Ralph.
fantastic Portrait mate. Now you are also a Portrait painter. Well done. All the best.
Vic..
Victor! Thank you! A new challenge, and I’m enjoying it. Hope all’s well with you. Good to hear from you my friend.
Ralph…I think it’s fabulous! Wonderful likeness. Really beautifully done.
Gouache really lends itself to portraits. Very impressive.
All the best to you. Ro x
Well done!