Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Portrait of an old man

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

Wanted to do a monochromatic painting.

19 comments:

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

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

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

    Megha
    Art on Sketchbook

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

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

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  8. 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. Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments!

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  10. Wow -- beautifully done. You are very accomplished!

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  11. 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. Wonderful portrait and true expression.
    Regards

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

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

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

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  17. Amazing Ramesh, I absolutely love it!

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

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