Sunday 16 May 2010

Ross

Ross


The other day I told you of my first meeting with my daughter. On today’s blog I spoke of what might have easily been the last day of my son and I. I have had many such scrapes in life but this one I remember vividly. Ross and I have done many foolhardy things together and have had the odd scary moment. This day I speak of must rank high on that list.


I am a very fortunate person in the children I have and the relationship we have together. There is no doubt shared moment as this is a very bonding experience.

Yesterday I shared my 25 minute tiger. Today I share another fast sketch done on the spur. Again I had left the pastels and paper to the ready just in case I felt the urge. This took a bit longer that the tiger. I think this one might have taken nearer forty minutes.

Painted using black pastel board and one white pastel.

I apologise the picture is a shade darker than the original. I do not have access to the original just this picture.

My son is a young man who thinks very deeply and analyses everything. Because of this I thought I had to capture a deep and serious mood. I would not say it is a wonderful portrait. It is recognisable. Still to hear his thoughts on it, if he reads this it will be his first sight of it.

Again the good thing is, as Jerry would say, I am alive and back painting.

Precious Treasures

7 comments:

  1. I am not surprised to find that this is your son, Ralph. I actually thought he looked like a darker version of yourself when I saw it on the other blog. Too, I am reminded of Dean Martin a bit...What a cherished treasure this piece is!

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  2. A wonderful portrait. I think you have captured that intensity you spoke of.

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  3. Excellent portrait Ralph. You've captured a strong, intense character in this one. Congratulations!

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  4. This is very good. The contrast between lights and darks is wonderful, and it does suggest a pensive, thoughtful mood to the piece, which you said describes your son's personality. Well done! When I stopped painting for about a year, somebody asked me to do a piece for a charity. That forced me to give it a try again, and now I feel like I'm starting all over again, with a fresh perspective on my art and where I want it to go. Your new start may be the perfect opportunity to grow in new directions with your work! I look forward to seeing more of it!

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  5. Bonjour Ralph très heureuse de cette reprise fulgurante... et il y a une grande force dans ce portrait. Bravo

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  6. Hi Ralph,

    Excellent portrait, and very powerful. What a story, never bored when I visit your blogs. Thank you for sharing. All the best to you.

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  7. Hi Ralph,

    A thoughtful, moody portrait. Wonderful, and to think with one white pastel.

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