My First Portrait

Given that I am trying a little bit of everything, I thought it was time to try doing a portrait.  This one is titled "The Irish Fiddler" and is from a photo in the Age of Irish fiddler Colm Mac Con Iomaire.  I had been asked by a friend to paint a violin for her, as she has a passion for them, and so when I saw this photo I just had to have a go.  I know it's a fiddle not a violin, but I thought it might be close enough!!  Naturally, I have stylized the painting to my own liking, with some colours of Ireland in the background, and some collage in the foreground about Colm and his music.  I am not sure that Colm really looks like my painting, but he definitely has pale skin and red hair, which I was able to reproduce.  Not sure about the features though!! I think the best part is the fiddle.  Still, it encourages me for the future.


The Irish Fiddler

Here is the original photo, for your interest.



Original in The Age