A Teacup
Daily Painting #180 – A Teacup
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Oil painting on gessoed matboard
Approximately 5.5 x 5.5 inches — 14 x 14 cm
Not for Sale
I’ve mentioned this before: porcelain is, for me, really one of the most difficult subjects to paint. This little teacup was no different.
On another note, I recently completed my portrait assignment for Different Strokes from Different Folks. It feels great to finish another portrait again — and an oil portrait at that! Visit my other blog, Art Studio, to read a little more about the painting. The direct link to the post is: Oil Portrait Painting.
Tags: cups, DSFDF, people portraits, still life, teacup
January 1st, 2010 at 3:58 AM
Whoa! Took my breath away! Very impressive!
January 1st, 2010 at 4:33 AM
What a beautiful portrait, Faith! Very well done. I enjoyed looking through your blog. Your work is fabulous.
January 1st, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Awesome portrait. Absolutely brilliant, Faith!
Happy New Year!
Liz
January 1st, 2010 at 11:47 AM
Great Piece!
January 1st, 2010 at 12:48 PM
Absolutely marvelous and perfect portrait. No other words, but BEAUTIFUL!
January 2nd, 2010 at 12:54 AM
Hello Faith,
Your portrait for the DSFDF challenge is superb. Looking at some of the other pieces on your site, there seems to be a truly peaceful quality to your work, in addition to all their other wonderful qualities. Congratulations, and good luck in 2010.
January 2nd, 2010 at 1:14 AM
What a stunning portrait! Your style is beautiful and you’ve portrayed a remarkable likeness. I’m a new fan. Off to check out the rest of your Blog.
January 2nd, 2010 at 9:51 AM
Thank you, everyone, for all your kind comments! Ms. Terri, Ms. Kari, Ms. Liz, Mr. Adebanji, Ms. Ruth, Mr. Stephen and Ms. Gwen — thanks so much!
Oh, and congratulations to everyone who participated as well. Everyone did a wonderful job! I hope the portrait swap becomes a DSFDF tradition. Happy New Year!
January 2nd, 2010 at 11:51 AM
An amazing portrait, Faith. You did a fantastic job!
January 2nd, 2010 at 8:06 PM
Excellent work.What a classic portrait.
Wish you a Happy New Year.
January 3rd, 2010 at 2:36 AM
Lovely portrait. Stunning realism you have achieved, and great smooth skin tones.
January 3rd, 2010 at 5:10 AM
Your portrait is so wonderful, so perfect!
January 3rd, 2010 at 5:20 AM
I was/am really impressed with the quality of paint you applied. I don’t understand how you keep it so in control. I always end up with brush marks and the likes.
Anyways great job!
January 3rd, 2010 at 7:43 AM
Beautiful portrait. I love your work.
January 3rd, 2010 at 2:21 PM
Ms. Claire, Mr. Rishi, Ms. Nithya, Ms. Sylviane and Ms. Julie, thank you very much for stopping by and leaving comments! I do appreciate it!
Jonathan — Thanks! Try using a mop brush or any brush that is very soft and quite loose unlike the bristle or hog brushes. They’re great for keeping edges soft and for blending. Hope that helps.
Happy New Year, everyone! Paint on!