Sammy In Blue - Portrait Of A Boy

Timbuktu - United States

Thank you, David and Mihyoun!

Gorzow, lu - Poland

Great, voted :)

Gary, IN - United States

Lovely....! v/f/g+

Missoula, MT - United States

☆ FEATURED >> Impressionist Café ~ 12 May 2013 ☆ +Vote

Columbus, OH - United States

Lovely work! vf

Monroe, MI - United States

This is a beautiful portrait in so many ways. You are an excellent portrait painter!

Hillsboro, MO - United States

Just gorgeous!!! Faved! Voted and T

Lovejoy, GA - United States

Beautifully done. What a treasure! f/v

Clarence, NY - United States

Beautiful portrait. voted here and in contest.

Toronto, ON - Canada

Great Portrait! He is so sweet! V Fƒš

Biddeford, ME - United States

Beautifully painted. Love those little blue eyes. Well done, Talya..

Bucharest, Ro - Romania

Splendid portrait, Talya !!!!! I studied it in full resolution preview square by square ....... What amazing details of your masterful brush work. Love it. f,v

Cedar Hill, TX - United States

Wonderful portrait. You captured something special in this young boy.

Salford, Ma - United Kingdom

I think it's wonderful Talya. I love the freshness of the brushstrokes, the colours, how you've captured his expression.

Mesa, AZ - United States

Charming painting. Great talent Talya. v/f

Clarence, NY - United States

Beautiful painting. Pic of the day LAP

Jackson, MI - United States

Beautiful work! f/v

Pune, M - India

Like that smile F.

Camarillo, CA - United States

Wonderful painting! You have painted such energy coming from the child. v/f

Bangalore, Ka - India

My mind is blown away :)

Lufkin, TX - United States

Hi Talya, I see you have quite the fan club and after looking over your work you now add me to that club.

Porterville, CA - United States

What an amazing portrait. One feels this little fellow's personality right through the paint. Reminds me so much of Master Ruben's work. Outstanding work Talya! F/V!!!

Daniel Island, sc - United States

As you know I find this painting great. Have you ever thought of doing a utube or video on how to paint. I don't have the time any longer to go to a school a cd would be awesome and I think easy and cheap to mAKE.

Timbuktu - United States

Thank you Lora! He is a handful!!

Brooklyn, NY - United States

You can really feel this little boy's exuberance! This is a wonderful painting!

Newnan, GA - United States

Love this painting!

Anaheim, CA - United States

Well, this is my 2nd or 3rd time I come back to this little face. I must admit that this is one of my favorites! This one joins my pinboard for others to see and for me to muse and learn from. Congrats for a true masterpiece with colors only an artist eye can find!

Wasilla, AK - United States

Thank you!!

Faulconbridge, Ne - Australia

Beautiful portrait Talya! Love it!!! MN + voted

Hyderabad, an - India

amazing brushstrokes .... like to see again and again +++ v/f

Anaheim, CA - United States

Just awesomeness in every part (v/f)

Lyons, Co - United States

Your values are wonderful letting light in with cool hue the subject is coquin and makes one want to be complicit with a giggle I delight in the painting as well as your description

Manchester, Ch - United Kingdom

*****FEATURED***** in our Brush Bounce Group! Well done :)

Wasilla, AK - United States

Madeleine and Margaret, thank you both soooo much for the supportive encouragement through your kind comments! :)

Longmont, CO - United States

Talya, I had a very hard time choosing a favorite amongst all the paintings you have posted on your site. I finally settled on this one. Your portrait work is amazing. I read through many of the comments below and agreed with them all. I COULD give you a wonderful critique, but why bother?! ...it's already been done! What I love most about this fantastic little piece of art is the expression you captured so wonderfully well...and I agree with the statement in your description about locking yourself down into a specific process. I think it's not only fun to do different techniques, but that it helps on to grow as an artist. BRAVO! v/f

Boca Raton, FL - United States

I often come back to view this painting of Sammy. It is inspiring and mesmerizing. I think he has crept into my heart! Your work is amazing Talya!!!

Wasilla, AK - United States

Thanks so much, Molly. He has a lot of personality to capture!! ;)

Loveland, CO - United States

you really captured a personality in this one. interesting lighting as well.

Katy, TX - United States

Just a beautiful portrait. skin tone and bursh work, all excellent!!!

Douglas, AK - United States

The skin tones are magical. Great

Bolton, ON - Canada

Straight to my heart, Talya.

Chapala, Ja - Mexico

Fantastic portrait Talya . I rarely am drawn like this to a portrait. So embodied I feel he is moving toward me out of the painting parameter. v/f

Crisfield, MD - United States

Oh, what a beautiful child, Talya! A masterpiece to be treasured and enjoyed forever! I especially like your brush strokes and use of color.

Van Vleck, TX - United States

A very masterful portrait! You have an amazing talent to make each painting be outstanding and unique. Beautiful work.

Vila Nova De MIlfontes - Portugal

Outstanding portrait ! A masterpiece ! I love the cool tones indicating that kind of transparency chidren's skin often have ! Big F/V

Winthrop, WA - United States

what a sweet painting. I love the way you are able to capture the spirit in the subject.

Roesrath, NR - Germany

Sehr schöne Arbeit gefällt mir sehr gut

Loveland, CO - United States

Congrats on Artist Of The Week #35 with the Women Artist Group! /v

Randolph, NJ - United States

Excellent painting! v.

Hiawassee, GA - United States

Tayla, I think Sammy is adorable! You've done fantastic job painting him! I've found it is difficult to painting children! f/v

Toronto, ON - Canada

Absolutely STUNNING portrait Talya! V

Bargoed, Mi - United Kingdom

Great character in this portrait. voted

Plantation, FL - United States

Wow!! Another beautiful portrait Talya. V/F

Missouri City, TX - United States

so wonderful! v

Nelspruit, Mp - South Africa

This is such a beautiful portrait Talya! x

Toronto, ON - Canada

Gorgeous artwork!

Daniel Island, sc - United States

Talya this portraits is great, there is a real feeling of childs happiness emanating form it . good job!

Pass Christian, MS - United States

I'm blown away again!!! This must be your son, he looks like you! v/f

Tehran, Te - Iran

nice

Sandy, OR - United States

I get lost in the painting. The brush strokes, the color palette, the composition are all beautiful, and yet the painting transcends them becoming art on an entirely different level. I know it is a departure for you, but one worth trying when the subject seems right. So much beauty to get lost in.

Wheaton, IL - United States

Talya- Between the shading differences creating such a fantastic "depth of field" and the way you use the blues and greens in the skin undertones this truly reminds me of my trip to the art museum when I was a youngster (holy cow that seems like such a long time ago). This "old world master-like" style is one that never goes "out of style". That trip to the museum is what inspired me to become an artist at a very early age. Beautifully done. V/F %) Darren

Kaneohe, HI - United States

nice smile! voted

Fort Myers, FL - United States

This is a stunning portrait. The rich color and the delightful emotion captured makes it deeply heartfelt.

Pacific Northwest - United States

beautiful portrait... wonderfully well done!

Boca Raton, FL - United States

A captivating work of art! You have captured the soul of this beautiful child!

Waltham, MA - United States

Beautiful brush work, nice composition, wonderful colors and gorgeous portrait. Voted

Madrid, Ma - Spain

Great portrait! FV!

Boca Raton, FL - United States

Congratulations Talya! An amazing portrait! So expressive and perfectly captured. A well deserved 1st Place.

Buckeye, AZ - United States

Congratulations Talya, Sammy in Blue won 1st place in our FAA Featured Work Octoberfest Contest.

Union Dale, PA - United States

Adorable portrait! V F & L Also voted in Contest - FAA Featured Work Octoberfest ... Elaine

Grafton, MA - United States

Just beautiful!

Providence Village, TX - United States

Talya you are a Master!!!F/V.

Pretoria, Ga - South Africa

Wonderfully expressive and a gorgeous portrait! v/f

Gettysburg, PA - United States

Gorgeous portrait work! Congrats on your features! v/f

Toronto, On - Canada

love your work

Dallas, TX - United States

Wonderful portrait. V

Madrid, Ma - Spain

Wonderful!!

Los Angeles, CA - United States

Wow! What a great little face!

LICHFIELD - United Kingdom

Beautiful capture in oils Tay;a......!!!

Krambach, NS - Australia

Beautiful work!!

Port Townsend, WA - United States

Wonderful work. I wish I had such talent within my own being.

Spruce Grove, AB - Canada

I noticed this painting when one other of your works was favorited..I loved it so much then and still do. The faces of your subjects have such clarity and beauty and I suspect that the beauty comes from within your soul, in the way you see the world. You have been blessed with talent beyond compare and all I can say is...continue to grace the world with your masterpieces! One day I would like to have one on my wall!

TAINAN, Ta - Taiwan

God gifted artist you are! Such nice painting!

Azuga, PH - Romania

Excellent ArtWork !

BUdapest - Hungary

Splendid portrait!

Bollebygd - Sweden

Wonderful portrait, so full of life! Love the glint of mischief in his eyes! FV

Cape Town - South Africa

Wow! This is such a beautiful portrait...it takes my breath away! I am so glad that I found your work because you are such an inspiration. f/v

Dyersburg, TN - United States

One of my favorite portrait paintings I have ever seen. A true masterpiece this is.

Long Prairie, MN - United States

Wonderful portrait, love his eyes! Fav

Wasilla, AK - United States

Awesome

Silicon Valley, CA - United States

Fantastic portraiture! Love the expression, well done, Talya!

Langhorne, PA - United States

Incredible painting.!!!............................................allen

Espinho, Es - Portugal

Wonderful work!!! V/F

Puyallup, WA - United States

Very nice Portrait. v

Stroud, Gl - United Kingdom

You have a wonderful gift. v

Livonia, MI - United States

Wonderful portrait with perfect expression. Great piece!

Southampton, Ha - United Kingdom

So gorgeous, fantastic work

Lauderdale Lakes, FL - United States

I first saw this when it was selected as the favorite of the day in the Female Artists forum, and I can see why. It just makes me smile. f/v

Kiev, Ki - Ukraine

I like him so much - the face expression, and the colors, and the strokes

Peņaflor - Chile

This is really very beautiful!! Excellent portrait, really vibrant and luminous! F/V

New Orleans, LA - United States

Talya, you have portrayed so nicely the fun, playfulness, and joy that is Sammy. Well done! voted

Middletown, CT - United States

v/f - my pick of the day in the Creative Women group discussion.

Wasilla, AK - United States

Thank you for the lovely comments, ladies. You know how some paintings you have to fight for and others just come together as if by magic? This one was one of the magic ones.

Hythe, Ke - United Kingdom

gorgeous portrait. You have captured such a lovely expression!

Brasov, Br - Romania

Wonderful portrait!

Bacolod City, We - Philippines

Wonderful portrait , Talya! I love the colors you use on the child's face, the twinkle in his eyes and his endearing smile. :)

Cypress, TX - United States

Delightful painting - love the openess & trust that comes across to the viewer. Very engaging smile! F/V