~16 x 20″ Acrylic on canvas
I finally finished up what I have decided is the most non-traditional, traditional portrait I have ever done (not that I do a ton of portraits, but nonetheless.) After much contemplation I opted to stick with the flat, primary colored background. It feels unexpected and a bit uncomfortable to me, which I really like. I’m hoping Dave will like the choice as well. I also chose to include another goat in the piece. His placement and cropping makes it appear as though he kind of walked in, in the middle of the painting. The piece feels pretty unique in both subject matter and approach, which always makes me happy.
I like the solid yet varied background, and the man and the goats are so well done, I love it! The addition of the second goat (3rd object) in the painting, completes it ever so perfectly. Congratulations and well done in this humble newbie’s opinion =) Good weekend to you and thank you for sharing your work
Its great Micah, lots of character! It reminds me a little of work by Australian artist William Robinson (I can’t find a link of exactly what I am thinking of but this http://artreview.com.au/exhibitions/229692917-from-farmyard-to-rainforest has a painting at the bottom that has some of the characteristics)
Thanks so much for the feedback! Hope you had a good weekend as well!
Oh wow! I had never seen his work- really great. Thanks so much for sharing, Anna!
William Robinson even looks a bit like Dave himself! I particularly like his landscapes too, they are massive and have very strange perspectives, but are incredibly beautiful.
Cool “group portrait” :D
Your use of bold colors balances out the nuetral skin & fur tones. Nice work!
I didn’t even look at the dimensions – I’m going to have to check it out again:)
Thanks so much! A little out there – but I think the contrast is pretty fun too.