John Malkovich, Actor

[davideo]

Hi. This is an oil on hardboard of actor John Malkovich. It is not finished- is still being worked on sporadically. It is 24" x 30".

[CarlOwen]

Good likeness and I enjoy the boldness and strength of your painting.

[davideo]

Thanks a lot, Carl. Some of the boldness may be John himself : ) This painting is yet to be done, of course, and it's 30 inches high, so is taking time. Plus I am allowing myself to work on numerous other unfinished pictures, but John is my most recent 'start'.

[jenn_iam]

Very good likeness. Keep going. Definitely on target!

[davideo]

Thank you, Jenn. Was working on John earlier today. It is slow but kind of happy exploit : ) The way I am working is slow and might appear tedious to any onlooker, but I figure if I am adding something that helps, and do it enough, I will have a nice big image of a very brilliant and original 'thespian'. I also have a drawing of Pablo on my wall, and I invite his help as work and an array of unfinished paintings. I am less alone as a result : )

[victorvector]

Strong portrait and good likeness.

I like it.

[ambarsara]

It is very beautiful, your techniques are very nice and good, practice makes perfect

[jenn_iam]

Thank you, Jenn. Was working on John earlier today. It is slow but kind of happy exploit : ) The way I am working is slow and might appear tedious to any onlooker, but I figure if I am adding something that helps, and do it enough, I will have a nice big image of a very brilliant and original 'thespian'. I also have a drawing of Pablo on my wall, and I invite his help as work and an array of unfinished paintings. I am less alone as a result : )

Whatever brings the piece to that level that you, as the artist, are pleased with for sure.