imagine john lennon

[meili_darmasetiawan]

hi all,

this is my last artwork. the process need time : 2 days. i finish it today. the title is : "Imagine John Lennon".
Oil on canvas, sephia color ( i use : burnt umber, ochre, titanium white). sz. : 40 x 40 cm.

Pls viewing and give me your comment / suggestion...

Thank you...

[Michael Ortega]

I find it difficult to critique works in this forum, becouse everyone is just so damn good.
Lovely job!

[meili_darmasetiawan]

hi michael,

thx u 4 your kind post reply...

but im very welcome for critics.

Hv a nice day....

[Michael Ortega]

Well let's see then. I really had to stare at this for a long while and give it some thought.
There are three things that speak to me about this painting.

1. The lower teeth seem to stick out and run all the way past the corner of the mouth. This is probobly just the lower lip repeating the design pattern of the actual teeth.
2. The microphione almost appears to be behind the figure.
3. The front part of the figures hair does not have the same detail as the back part making it seem as if he has a blob of paint on top of his head.

remember when working from a photo...the camera is prone to distortions of the lens and focus anomalies. So don't be a slave to the photo. Always use your human eye and common sense, as these two things are much more sophisticated that any machine or contraption!

I still love this peice!

[Erika Takacs]

Meili,very nice, I love the sepia tone. My only criticism has to do with cele
ity/famous people portraits in general: they're good for practice but for higher achievement your OWN interpretation is needed. You did a super job in that department with your Dalai Lama.

[meili_darmasetiawan]

Dear michael,

thx u for your critics! I like those all...
It make me improve at my next painting!
I really appreciate it.

Thx a lot!

[meili_darmasetiawan]

Dear Erika,

Thx a lot for your suggestion. It s mean a lot to me.
Yes, i think Dalai Lama and Snow Flakes has higher interpretation than this one.

I ll be more creative ay my next painting...

Thx you for your comment!

[Michael Ortega]

Dear michael,

thx u for your critics! I like those all...
It make me improve at my next painting!
I really appreciate it.

Thx a lot!

You just keep up the good work! You are a very talented artist!

[meili_darmasetiawan]

okay.thx u michael.for your supports and critiques.it s mean a lot for me to improve my skill.. . now i m in progres w my work,to cele
ate mother s day at indonesia.22 dec.. i ll post it soon.. .

[oilpainter2247]

very nice work Meili ,,,,,,,,,,,,,i like this one alot mike

[meili_darmasetiawan]

hi mike.

thx u 4 your kind support.i will make a better one at my next work.
i also like your works.nice and beautiful..

regards,
meili darmasetiawan

[BYart]

Sorry I missed this one Meili!

I think you did a great job on the rendition, like this alot!
I do agree though that your Dahli portrait showed a bit more creativity.
But, I still think this one was well done!
Keep them coming!

[meili_darmasetiawan]

hi barb..

thx u 4 your kind post reply.
yup.i ll improve my creativity to make another better works.
so,i ll keep my spirit..

next week i ll back to jakarta to continue my works.
hopefully i can post it soon..
i also like your works a lot.smooth and realistic.

regards,
meili darmasetiawan

[ehoeveler]

It is nice to see a Lennon portrait that actually looks like him, for a change. I like the sepia-retro tone, as well.

[meili_darmasetiawan]

hi ehoeveler... it s also nice to meet you... i m glad you like this work.. i still need learn a lot with great artists here.hv a nice day... .