tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124724441020127571.post2647190103881062254..comments2019-08-20T05:23:44.576-07:00Comments on Allan Burch Illustration: Minor Myers, jr.Allan Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10735197997044931862noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124724441020127571.post-83266201135862662052009-02-26T07:08:00.000-08:002009-02-26T07:08:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124724441020127571.post-48202234886625369712009-01-28T13:43:00.000-08:002009-01-28T13:43:00.000-08:00Great painting Allan and a very interesting story ...Great painting Allan and a very interesting story that goes with the painting. I know it all to well.<BR/><BR/>MattMatthew Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11458098950334717758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124724441020127571.post-72200729788508594872009-01-23T23:26:00.000-08:002009-01-23T23:26:00.000-08:00Hey Genevieve,You're very welcome.I've gained so m...Hey Genevieve,<BR/><BR/>You're very welcome.<BR/><BR/>I've gained so much from all you have chosen to share on your blog.<BR/><BR/>I'm so happy for you!<BR/><BR/>Be well.Allan Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735197997044931862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124724441020127571.post-70861613723403795462009-01-23T22:23:00.000-08:002009-01-23T22:23:00.000-08:00Allan!!!Thank you sooooo much for the most amazing...Allan!!!<BR/><BR/>Thank you sooooo much for the most amazing and generous contribution you have blessed me with in regards to my entry fee for exhibit!!<BR/><BR/>I am so in awe, which has led me to tears.<BR/><BR/>However...can I thank you!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>GenevieveGenevievehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224168980608089968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124724441020127571.post-7040604564255554582009-01-20T17:23:00.000-08:002009-01-20T17:23:00.000-08:00Thanks, Mark. The stress is what makes it fun! Doi...Thanks, Mark. The stress is what makes it fun! <BR/><BR/>Doing a real painting every so often keeps me honest.<BR/><BR/>Take care.Allan Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735197997044931862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124724441020127571.post-24672298744065327212009-01-20T10:36:00.000-08:002009-01-20T10:36:00.000-08:00Wow, Allan nice portrait. This type of project sou...Wow, Allan nice portrait. This type of project sounds very daunting. I don't know how you handle the stress! I think I've become so dependent on my scanner and Photoshop for editing that to work on one canvas would drive me crazy. Thanks for reminding us about color theory with the warm and cool colors. Good stuff!bluebloodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09441194899993749144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124724441020127571.post-40329092408491576472009-01-18T16:26:00.000-08:002009-01-18T16:26:00.000-08:00Thanks Allen. I really appreciate your helpThanks Allen. I really appreciate your helpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124724441020127571.post-14468167459112968842009-01-18T15:24:00.000-08:002009-01-18T15:24:00.000-08:00Anonymous --You're welcome. If I were doing it, th...Anonymous --<BR/><BR/>You're welcome. <BR/><BR/>If I were doing it, the coat and tie would remain dark shapes, sans lapel, since, for my purposes, they would read fine as such. You'll see that the photographer wasn't concerned with detail in that area, since the face needed to command the viewer's attention.<BR/><BR/>If you wish to up the realism, you might add a hint of a lapel (in either vine or compressed charcoal), where the shadows might define one. If you are concerned about bringing out more detail in the suit and tie, you should consider shooting supplemental reference, in that same pose.<BR/><BR/>I use compressed charcoal in my second layer, mostly for the eyes, mouth, and sometimes the nostrils.<BR/><BR/>Vine charcoal does well for me with the rest.<BR/><BR/>If you haven't, you can check out my website (link to the right), to see how I handle charcoal portraits and various degrees of detail to the non-face areas.Allan Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735197997044931862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124724441020127571.post-60209722452301189812009-01-18T14:49:00.000-08:002009-01-18T14:49:00.000-08:00Allan- I can't begin to thank you for all your...Allan- I can't begin to thank you for all your help. Here is the url for the Heath ledger portrait I am doing (using vine charcoal). My goal is a realistic image of him. I am satisfied with the face, but as I told you, the suit is my problem. Should I try using compressed charcoal and give a hint of the lapel on the suit? Also, do you use compressed charcoal to darken areas around the eyes? If the incredibly long url does not work, I found it by googling Heath ledger picture on the cover of GQ.<BR/><BR/>http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://farm1.static.flickr.com/25/99600003_9f89cefe45.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.flickr.com/photos/peach-life/99600003/&h=500&w=375&sz=118&tbnid=lbOU77Mof0zMOM::&tbnh=130&tbnw=98&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dpicture%2Bof%2Bheath%2Bledger%2Bon%2BGQ%2Bcover&usg=__0dxuVe3ypzlLdJmFq9TRgYqc1xw=&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=2&ct=image&cd=1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com