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Haha that's wonderful! I might have to ask for a "stuffy Victorian portrait" down the road just because this seemed like a blast. No one ever seems to smile in old paintings.
I hope the commissioner prints this, puts it in an ornate gold leaf frame, and hangs it over the mantle XD
I hope the commissioner prints this, puts it in an ornate gold leaf frame, and hangs it over the mantle XD
The elegance of this piece is only surpassed by the outstanding authority and dignity captured within each stroke as if to permanently imbue the presence of command upon the visual sense. The keen eyes do not denote any weariness yet empower the overall poise of the individual whose will subtlety invades the entire scope of the canvas. Indeed you have captured the essence of an officer in the regal nobility of a bygone age, and upon my eyes it is truly magnificent.
Good eye! It is in fact modeled off the dress uniform of Sir Alexander Milne, GCB, a well respected British Admiral (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Al.....e,_1st_Baronet). The portrait used as one of the several ref pics for this commission was painted around the 1860s, at which time the American military was still taking heavy style cues from their British counterparts in terms of their dress / regalia uniforms.
WOW am I super late to this party...anywho, I COULD NOT be happier with how this turned out. It will be getting printed and framed in an appropriately ornate frame shortly. The attention to detail, the beautiful canvas and aging effects, the inclusion of some fabulous historical references, my inner nerd really enjoyed the commission process and Talbaine was a PLEASURE to work with.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for your awesome work.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for your awesome work.
Not at all. This is just meant to be a fun re-imagining of the "Official Portraits" common in past eras of royal, noble, and otherwise "important' persons. This particular one is done in the realist, European style of the mid-late 19th century. I'm a history nut with a fascination with royal / noble houses (particularly those that were royal/noble and aren't technically anymore...but hold onto all their titles, traditions, etc).
I didn't mean to suggest anything in support of dictatorship / totalitarianism, though I can see how this image could visually relate to official portraits of 20th century despots.
I didn't mean to suggest anything in support of dictatorship / totalitarianism, though I can see how this image could visually relate to official portraits of 20th century despots.
Oh my Gawd! This portrait is utterly beautiful! Your handling and technique in mimicking the old portraits of the Old Masters is amazing! I am looking forward to other ventures into furry portraits from the past -- when the mood strikes you.
*standing applause for the artist*
*standing applause for the artist*
Few pictures have impressed me much as this. Rather than throwing a wall of text at you and explaining each and every reason why, for the sake of your time I'll give you this in an effort of conveying just how enthralled I am.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnecHy2vyIQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnecHy2vyIQ
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