I'm a new member to ASC Surrealistic figurative

by **LCVELASQUEZ** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:50 pm

These are the base colors and the face has no details yet oil on canvas, Please let me know what you think =)

Luis

by **oilpainter2247** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:05 pm

Luis i like it alot ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,keep posting .mike

by **Singular** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:56 pm

Hi Luis,

I am very eager to se more of this. I love the start.

all the best,
Joe

by **LCVELASQUEZ** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:10 pm

I'm glad you like how it is coming out,I will post more of the progress soon. Thank you again for your comment =)
Luis

by **LCVELASQUEZ** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:15 pm

Thank you Joe for your comment I've posted other finished pieces in the other forums if you get a chance please let me know what you think=)

Best regards,
Luis

by **Juliep** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:25 am

Hi Luis and welcome,

Oh this is going to be a fun one to watch .

Get busy please

.

Julie

by **Karen Berstler** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:07 pm

Hi Luis,
I really like the high contrast that you have going on here as well as the form. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Karen

by **LCVELASQUEZ** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:53 pm

Thank you Julie! I'm working on it right now and will be posting the progress soon=)

Best regards,
Luis

by **LCVELASQUEZ** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:38 pm

Thanks Karen! I'm currently working on this painting and will post as I go along.
Thanks again,
Luis

by **kcortese** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:52 pm

Great start! I like the use of light and shadow. Can't wait to see updated pics.

Karen

by **nigelartist** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:03 pm

Like it very much.

I love Surrealistic art and this reminds me of one of my favourite painters works, Salvador Dali.

He did a self-portrait (I think) with a Raphael neck similar to yours. Is that where you got the inspiration from or did you 'dream' it up yourself?

by **LCVELASQUEZ** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:44 pm

Hi Nigel!
Thanks for your comment, I am working from a black and white vintage photo and distorting some of the proprtions a bit while letting the color flow free. I'll be posting the next stage soon=)
Best regards
and inspiration,
Luis

by **sablewand** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:53 pm

very nice i am so glad you decided to post in "works in progress". I have looked at your work and i am eager to see your talet at work. This piece is already an eye catcher. i will be watching for more...

by **LCVELASQUEZ** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:05 am

second stage

by **LCVELASQUEZ** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:08 am

finished =)

by **kcortese** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:18 am

Outstanding work!

Is this a portrait of a specific person, or from your imagination?

by **sablewand** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:23 am

She is very lovely and mysterious. great shawdowing and
ights gives a good effect.The look in her eyes is very captivating. you have a gift and your work is very oringal. Are u showing your work any where yet? If you are not you will be soon.

by **LCVELASQUEZ** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:57 pm

Hi Karen,
Having models is a little expensive so I dug up this vintage blk&white photo to get my inspiration. I am hoping with many years of practice to be able to paint the Human form from my mind =)
Thank you for your comment.

Best regards and inspiration!
Luis

by **LCVELASQUEZ** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 11:31 pm

Hi Devonna,
I paint from the Heart, Its been two years since I started painting and have found a new love..., Art is a true Gift that connects us all in the deepest levels. I have shown in a few places but have found that spreading my artwork through the internet I have more exposure.
Thanks again
Best regards & inspiration
Luis