Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Portrait of an old man

Charcoal & Pastel on paper (8.5" x 11.5")

Wanted to do a monochromatic painting.
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19 comments:

  1. Every Photo Tells A StoryApril 8, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Very stunning. Love the folds in his turban, the highlights on his grey beard. Everything!

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  2. UnknownApril 8, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Nice! I think this is the first charcoal piece of yours that I have seen. I hope you do more.

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  3. Ajay PatilApril 8, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    very wel done. gray paper is well is nicely used for miodtone

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  4. FitFoodieMeghaApril 8, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Well done! The details are very fine..:) I like his beard...:))

    Megha
    Art on Sketchbook

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  5. KathyApril 8, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    What a fantastic drawing. Great lights and darks and so much texture. This is really a gem of a drawing. Yes, do more!!!

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  6. ArtiApril 9, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    Splendid, Ramesh...a nice expression.. and you have captured the light well even in monochromatic tones..

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  7. sanjeev joshiApril 9, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    hi, very expressive portrait.keep it up.I am sorry could not accept the award .

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  8. ANURAG MEHTAApril 9, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    Ramesh,doing portrait is a dream of mine for years but I coud not done...your work specially portraits are simply fantastic.The emotions are very real...

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  9. Ramesh JhawarApril 9, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments!

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  10. Mary PaquetApril 10, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Wow -- beautifully done. You are very accomplished!

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  11. Art with LizApril 12, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    Coming in late here Ramesh, but you are so amazing with portraits. The character of this man just shines through in your work.

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  12. GalyaApril 12, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Wonderful portrait and true expression.
    Regards

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  13. Leslie SaetaApril 12, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    I am so glad I found your blog. This portrait is simply amazing.

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  14. Ramesh JhawarApril 12, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Thanks Liz!Your words are very encouraging.
    Thanks Galina and Leslie for appreciating my work!

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  15. L.HolmApril 13, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    Ramesh, hello! Thank you so much for your kind comments on my blog. It's allowed me to find you, and your beautiful work! You are wonderfully talented. This drawing is superb, and I also adore the portrait of your niece. Wow!

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  16. AarohiApril 16, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    Veeeery nice!!

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  17. Gwen BellApril 22, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Wonderful portrait. I like the way you focused on the important details and left the rest out.

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  18. AnonymousMay 7, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Amazing Ramesh, I absolutely love it!

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  19. ushFebruary 13, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    A wonderful sketch! Love the lost and found edge work. Just amazing!

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