Royal Society of Portrait Painters annual Exhibition Portraits 2012 The private view of the RP exhibition was, as always apparently, packed. Through the crowds I managed to have a good look around and found myself amazed at the evocative paintings on display. I had so many favourites I could not show them all. There was an impressive collection of portraits of the Queen, to celebrate her jubilee, and of course the celebs were not lacking in presence either. But a hugely touching portrait by David Cobley of his mother stole the show, as did three paintings by RP member Michael Taylor. Antony Williams won the Ondaatje Prize ('best in show’) and his work is absolutely awesome. His portraits in egg-tempera are stern but endlessly subtle, technically amazing and timeless. My painting had a fantastic spot on the wall of the north gallery, surrounded by RP members’ work. I was honoured it was hanging so well. My friend and model was with me and she got recognised immediately by ...
amazing painting... and sad ... i think she's sad, why?
ReplyDeleteThis piece is absolutely stunning and looks so much like a camera portrait. I'm in awe of your ability to render laces and other patterns and textures with such realism. Beautifl work.
ReplyDeleteMaybe its a sad dream Lampros.....
ReplyDeleteThanks Maddyrose! that’s my challenge: render textures realistically....
Beautiful finish Sophie.
ReplyDeleteDank Erik!!
ReplyDeleteThat is just stunning! A masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Carrie!
ReplyDeleteWow, Sohie. I am in awe of the way you have handled the lace. The progress in the standard of your work is incredible. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully painted!! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteSophie this is stunningly wonderful work. I had to look twice; I thought it was a photograph.
ReplyDeleteThank you all so much. I really appreciate it. :))
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