recent self portrait

[kaini]

Oil on Canvas.
http://www.alexgering.com/blueandorange500.jpg

Please tell me what you think.

[chris]

looks good, ive never tried oils so i cant say much about technique. one thing though... the area around his right shoulder/chest seems off. i cant really tell where his chest ends... hope that made sense.

chris

[keyth]

this is really nice.

[Ochre Face]

kaini's on here, yay! (Hello from Living Lines! - Painted Melody)

You have such a sensitive feeling for nuances, ya know -- Those flesh colors and values really sing. I also noticed a progression in how you handle ears! (Myself I get really lazy and slap-dab that part of the head.. yuck)

Keep posting, I love watching your progression.

Jeremy
~painted melody

[kaini]

Thanks guys !! :)

You're right about the shoulder Chris, I spent a lot of time to get it right but gave up, maybe I was to tired.

Hey Jeremy ! You're here too ! :)
Well, I love painting ears, ears have such a nice shape, with all the curves and warm colours. :D

[nardfrog]

Hey this is awsome - you seem to have a really good understanding of shadows and how color changes in shadows and highlights. Keep posting!

[brokencow]

ohh man that's sweet. i so wish i could paint with real paints
this is so good man, you did great!

[shin]

It is nice one~~~

[kaini]

Thank you Nardfrog, Brokencow and Shin !

-Jain: Thanks dude ! I'm not good enough to make a tut, in fact I struggle everyday and need some tutorials myself ! :) Ask me again in a year or two :)

[taff]

am i smelling a little understatement? :D

[rubygenesis]

I agree with jain, kaini you have it even if u still think its a challenge. Keep it up! very nice color shading. :D

[keyth]

yeah man:D i'd love to see some more in here;) like i already said this painting is mighty nice!!!!