My Madonna
I asked a friend to pose for me so i could get back to doing portraits. I wanted to do a Biblically themed group of paintings, not because i am religious (i am not) but i wanted to romanticize the days when painters were considered to be important contributors to society. They were commissioned handsomely to do Biblical scenes and while i have read that some were devoted spiritually to the cause, others did it because it was a great paying gig. When i look at icons, i believe that those painters had faith and love for their subject. In my case, i have faith and love for my subjects as the real people. They are complex, beautiful, and are a part of my life. I am not sure if the portrait is finished - it needs an incubation process of a few days before i can declare done. Although a few more layers of color wouldn't hurt, one must be careful not to overwork the piece.
Comments