"Friesian Sky, original version"
Lifesized.
I must have known this one wasn't really finished when I listed it the first time on ebay. I didn't even finish this blog post for it, leaving a blank draft page instead. Before the new listing was even half through its first week offering, and, with no bids in sight, I had to go in and make some much needed improvements. The head was too large and coarse-looking with an overly large roman nose, and, worst of all, the eye was flat and dead-looking! So, I trimmed the length off the head and shaved down the profile some, then spent another half hour trying to put a spark of life in the eyes...not and easy task on such a tiny painting! Then I revised the ebay listing and sat back to see how it went. The auction ended and again, no sale, so I relisted for another week. Two days into this listing, I decided it just wasn't done...again! That head was still bugging me! This time I fixed it. With a straighter and more refined shape and a lot more detailing over the entire painting, it now is a painting I'm satisfied with...for now! Ha! Sometimes, I can get them right the first time. Other times, like with this little friesian painting, I have to keep coming back to it until it looks right!
"Friesian Sky" Oil ACEO 2.5x3.5"
Life sized
Detail
