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OK, this is the first time I have ever posted my art in a thread (other than siggys) and truthfully this is very hard. To post your art for critique and review is very hard because it makes me feel vulnerable. Its allowing others in on a part of your soul. Even so, I am feeling the need to share my art and get some feedback from those who are not friends or family. I have been feeling rather stagnant lately with my art work so I thought maybe trying to get it out there would help light a fire under my a** ;) Also, just looking for some positive reinforcement, (I am my biggest critic) I doubt myself sooo much...not so much fear of being critiqued on ability but my emotion or soul which I put into my work?. I dont know if that makes sense lol, but here is one painting to start.









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This is acrylic on canvas 18x24. I did this after Michael had passed. I found myself crying while painting and I would often stop and just stare at his face like somehow I could paint him to life. It was very cathartic and healing painting him I love his expression like he is so content and peaceful. Whatever Michael was feeling at this moment, I wish he could have felt that for all time, no pain, no tears.
 
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I love your painting. It's lovely! We are all our own worst critic, believe me. ;) When I paint portraits I am especially critical on myself. But when I painted MJ for the first time recently, I did it with love, and with his music playing constantly as I did it. It was inspiring and soothing too. It helped me to just paint with love and be happy with what I did. I use oils when I paint, so I am always impressed with anyone who can paint a portrait like yours in acrylics, which are a challenge for me. I think you've done a wonderful job.
 
^^Thank you for your input!!

How wonderful that you paint too! I enjoy doing portraits aswell, I would like to paint in oil but its a little too expensive for me and I really don't have a proper studio area to paint at. So I use acrylic and I kinda like the fact that it dries quick, keeps me focused :)

Again thank you!
 
This is beautiful! You are a great painter. I'm just getting started with painting myself...it's very cathartic indeed. There's something extra special about painting Michael too. Don't you wish you could just hop in your painting? (sigh)
 
Thank you Amy!^^

Yes! You can hop right into a painting..make your own world..

a world were Michael is still alive...I wish :sad:
 
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Thank you Amy!^^

Yes! You can hop right into a painting..make your own world..

a world were Michael is still alive...I wish :sad:
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I feel the same. :(
Really lovely painting! He looks so happy and content.
 
GenieBottle said:
OK, this is the first time I have ever posted my art in a thread (other than siggys) and truthfully this is very hard. To post your art for critique and review is very hard because it makes me feel vulnerable. Its allowing others in on a part of your soul. Even so, I am feeling the need to share my art and get some feedback from those who are not friends or family. I have been feeling rather stagnant lately with my art work so I thought maybe trying to get it out there would help light a fire under my a** ;) Also, just looking for some positive reinforcement, (I am my biggest critic) I doubt myself sooo much...not so much fear of being critiqued on ability but my emotion or soul which I put into my work?. I dont know if that makes sense lol, but here is one painting to start.









100_0060-2.jpg






This is acrylic on canvas 18x24. I did this after Michael had passed. I found myself crying while painting and I would often stop and just stare at his face like somehow I could paint him to life. It was very cathartic and healing painting him I love his expression like he is so content and peaceful. Whatever Michael was feeling at this moment, I wish he could have felt that for all time, no pain, no tears.
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Thank you for sharing your painting, beautiful, I see the love behind it in the smile.

And boy do I know how you feel...:yes:
 
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