Thursday, September 5, 2013

Old Fisherman

September is my favorite month. 
I was married in September, my birthday is in September and usually our weather is amazing.  Our weather is indeed amazing, probably too hot for most around here but I'm not really complaining.  My wedding anniversary came and went the other day (14 years!) and my birthday is quickly approaching.

This year September is also full of faces for the 29 Faces challenge.  Here is number 4 of 29 Faces.
 I created my own version of "Old Fisherman" by Hungarian artist Tivadar Csontvary Kosztka.  I'm pretty happy with how he looks.  I've never tried a man's face nor an aged face before.



Here is the original.  My kids like my version better...they think the original is "too creepy."
And my other big new for the month of September is that I've got my Etsy shop up and running!  So far it's only jewelry.  I'm hoping art is not far behind.  Click on my flower design below or on the right of the screen to visit my Etsy shop.  I'm so curious to know what people think and I will very happily accept constructive criticism.  :)







 I'm sharing at Paint Party Friday.
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22 comments:

  1. Tammy NSeptember 5, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    I agree with you kids. I like your version better. Great portrait.

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  2. MarjiSeptember 5, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    September is one of my favorite months. The weather is usually superb. Love your artwork - nicely done.

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  3. Maria OntiverosSeptember 5, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    Great character in his face.
    Happy PPF!
    Rinda

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  4. Anne MandaSeptember 6, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    Wonderful rendition, your's indeed looks kinder! <3 The shop looks good, really fell in love with Turquoise Matte Czech Glass & Gold Vermeil Bracelet! <3 <3 <3

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  5. rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/herSeptember 6, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    What a great face … and I love that painting that inspired it! And your kids have a point, Kosztka's fisherman is a bit foreboding!

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  6. ann @ whimsyvilleSeptember 6, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    your kids are right.... yours is way less scary and whimsical (my personal favorite). Happy Ppf !

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  7. GigglesSeptember 6, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Happy September Birthday and Anniversary!! I agree with your kids yours is the one I prefer not as creepy as the other!! Well done fun piece!

    Hugs Giggles

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  8. Mary C. NasserSeptember 6, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Happy September!!!!!
    Wonderful interpretation of this portrait!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  9. Sharon WagnerSeptember 6, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    What a face! Older and wiser for sure.

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  10. IvySeptember 6, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Happy September and HPPF!

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  11. Katie Jeanne WoodSeptember 6, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    You did a great job! Painting age is hard. I never can seem to get the wrinkles to look right.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Your version is softer for sure but there is still a bit of menace in that visage. Happy September, what a great month for you. xox

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  13. SunnySeptember 6, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    I think I agree, the original is a little creepy. But, the main thing is you made it yours not just a copy.

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  14. UnknownSeptember 6, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    oh wow!!! you did a great job on this piece...love it!!! Have a wonderful weekend!!!

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  15. Linda KunsmanSeptember 6, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    well, so many wonderful things going on-happy anniversary! This month will be our 30th. And a very happy birthday to you! Your fisherman is wonderful-love your interpretation. Looks like at least several PPF artists have opened shop this week. Beautiful jewelry. Best of luck to you!

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  16. KristinSeptember 6, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Oh, congratulations on your new Etsy shop! That's such a big endeavor! AND for committing to 29 Faces - your subject here is so intriguing and so well done - I tied it once (last Feb) and was exhausted in the end! BUT learned a lot. I look forward to seeing more.
    oxxo

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  17. KristinSeptember 6, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    OH and I mean to say Happy Anniversary and Birthday!! Sounds like a month of parties! :)

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  18. SusanSeptember 7, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    Your kids have a point. You made a very interesting interpertation of the original.

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  19. dentheSeptember 8, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    Congrats on opening your Etsyshop! Love your jewellery! I like your old man better too. He just looks old and tired, the other one looks mean ... ;-)

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  20. Lois0607September 8, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Happy September ! Love this work - love the colors too

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  21. FayeSeptember 9, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    I like your old fisherman a lot.

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  22. ireneSeptember 9, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    your fisherman has a lot of personality. the tilt of his head and his eyebrows give him away.

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