About this creation
When commissioned to create a portrait of this boy, I was told that his favorite color was orange. So I oranged it up!
As always, my portraits are hand-drawn (not computer-generated) and mounted to a wooden backing similar to a canvas painting.
It was tricky to make sure the background didn't blend with his shirt, and did you notice how the background is different on each side? The left is orange-on-yellow, and the right is yellow-on-orange... Since orange is darker than yellow, this helps make the background look less "flat" and a bit more naturally-lit.
Hmm, suddenly I want some Tropicana and a bowl of mac-and-cheese...
25" x 30"
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May 23, 2011 |
orange, tough motifs, reversed backgrounds, live subjects, wow! you did great! |
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Ed Adlam March 15, 2011 |
WOW! Sean the boy looks real! 8-O (cool) |
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December 27, 2010 |
This portrait really sticks out. It´s not only the cool 70s background, it´s the natural mixture of light and shadow in his face that looks terrific. |
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December 24, 2010 |
A agree with Nanny. Also, it has a kewl retro flayva! |
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December 24, 2010 |
Looks great! To be immortalized in Lego, the ultimate honor! |
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December 24, 2010 |
The portrait seems to pop out from the background, I really like this one. |
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December 24, 2010 |
Very nice, do you use a computer program or just build straight from a photo? |
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December 24, 2010 |
The orange rings in the background are incredible, you were still able to keep the shirt seperate, incredible, great work Sean. |
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December 24, 2010 |
Yes, I *did* notice the change of colour on the background at first glance. The effect is working really well! |
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