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January 24, 2010
Can it be helped to be moved by certain types of portraiture, creating that peculiar connection both subtle and irresistible, that serves to rouse the curiosity and imagination of the audience? As shown in this piece, A Portrait, ~Wolfie-chama's brushstrokes clearly possess that authority. Please enjoy a closer look.
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A Portrait

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Introducing a "Japanese Ah Pek" (old man). He was grumbling that his face was too orange (the photo I took of him had sunset lighting), so I desaturated it in the end. =______=;;;;

Executed using American Realism technique. I just realised recently that my method of painting in acrylic is really weird, seems like nobody else is doing it my way, hope this doesn't spell disaster...

C&C appreciated!


Medium: Acrylic on canvas
A Portrait II:

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EDIT
Reverted back to original colours (which are somewhat blaring) after reading :iconivangod: 's suggestion. Thank you! ^^

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EDIT2
Oh my goodness, my first DD, thank you so much ^snowmask ~~~~ TTwTT
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This is extraordinary! Love it! :heart: