Sunday, March 08, 2009

Portrait Sketches


Finally got a functional studio space. I've been having friends/models come over and sit for a portrait sketch on a regular basis. Lots of fun! Here's some recent ones.
These are all 11x14" or smaller, done in 2-3 hours, oil on masonite usually. Sometimes linen.

23 comments:

  1. Those are spot on. Great brush work.

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  2. whoa! awesome work man! love it!

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  3. Beautiful paintings! Love em!

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  4. really awesome portraits. i like the first one with the old guy.

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  5. Oops, ok?
    Very good your work, congratulations for the beautiful art.
    Regards ......

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  6. wow man, every time I come back to this blog you have gotten better!!!!! ug, soooo good

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  7. I like to visit your blog, always great. Your portraits are just perfect !

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  8. Dood that guy is rad. Good work on these.

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  9. looking sharp Marco. EH good painting!!!

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  10. Great skin colors and lively brush work. Love these, Marco.

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  11. I agree with Jeremy...your skills have become astounding!!!

    Beautiful, beautiful work Marco!!!!

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  12. nice looking portraits! you should do one of a former co-worker's toddler me thinks

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  13. Wonderfull paintings.
    Best
    Ique

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  14. Very nice Marco, awesome brush work!

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  15. MArco, looking good man, very nice rendering! That one of Tom is hot!

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  16. You have such incredible work! Thanks for the comment on my old blog

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  17. Yes guy! Those are awesome!

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  18. Anonymous10:55 AM

    Great painting, Sr!!!

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  19. ahhh - i've been slacking. Thanks for the inspiration! Really great portraits you've been doing lately.

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  20. Awesome work. The black guy's portrait has lots of personality.

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