Hello everyone! HAPPY FRIDAY!!!
It's Stephen here! I had a lot of fun painting on video! It is now edited and ready to roll out for you today! I hope that you will enjoy it. I call it the Expressive Portrait, or in my case, The Expressive Self Portrait
If you would like to make a similar painting at home, I used Golden brand paints and mediums, a camera, and a printer (with standard printer paper). I collaged and painted on the face of an 8"x8" art panel. I knew going into the project that when I printed out my photo through our office printer, I could easily cut the 8.5"x11" down to size. If I were to create a much larger version of this project, then I would need a much larger printer.
I'm fortunate enough to be trusted to contribute with two more posts over the next week or so, so if you have any requests, then I would LOVE to hear of your ideas. Please! :)
Thank you so much for watching and responding!
Sincerely,
Stephen Lursen
http://stephenlursen.blogspot.com/
wow, that was amazing!!! love the idea of using a picture and i can't wait to try it. thanks!
Posted by: Kelly R | August 30, 2013 at 06:29 PM
ThAt was awesome Stephen, making dreams come true!!!
Posted by: Donnadowney | August 30, 2013 at 06:36 PM
Stephen that was amazing! Watching you work is wonderful! What a talented group Donna has around her! Cant wait to see more of your videos!
Posted by: Laura E. | August 30, 2013 at 07:28 PM
Stephen - I could listen to you explain your techniques and thinking all day long. Awesome! Looking forward to your next video.
Posted by: Barbara | August 30, 2013 at 07:52 PM
Stephen, wonderful technique. Thanks for all the explanation.
Posted by: Boo | August 30, 2013 at 10:27 PM
That was seriously cool, thanks Stephen
Posted by: Denise Spicer-Boyes | August 30, 2013 at 10:29 PM
So much fun! I like your style too, looking forward to your next videos.
Posted by: PamB | August 30, 2013 at 10:30 PM
Very cool. Love the concept.
More photos art please
Posted by: Debbie B | August 30, 2013 at 10:31 PM
Great video, Stephen! You made that look way too easy! I'm sure it's not! LOL!
Posted by: Kim Gnagy | August 30, 2013 at 11:13 PM
Just fantastic!! Stephen I'd love to watch you draw/paint a face from scratch again. You are just fabulous and I've learned a lot, especially need help with noses!! Smiles from New Zealand. I was beyond lucky enough to meet and have good chats with gorgeous Donna in Timaru last year and it was a definite ''life wow'' time for me!! Smiles again..
Posted by: Philippa | August 31, 2013 at 02:48 AM
That was great. Loved it. Loved the tip about using different types of brushes for texture (in the clouds/background).
Great video.
Posted by: Micki | August 31, 2013 at 04:05 AM
Awesome tutorial! Thanks so much for the inspiration. I'm definitely going to give this a try. Looking forward to your next video!
Posted by: Kathryn | August 31, 2013 at 08:46 AM
WOW I can think of so many ways I want to do something similar! Thanks for the inspiration AND special thanks for putting in so many tips while painting - it was full of information. Can't wait for the next one.
Posted by: Mary Werner | August 31, 2013 at 09:58 AM
What a great painting, and video. Thanks for sharing your process.
Posted by: Debbie J | August 31, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Wow great Job, love the result!! Hugs Frea
Posted by: Frea | August 31, 2013 at 12:55 PM
Wow that is awesome!!! Soooo cool, have to try that! :-)
Posted by: Ilona | August 31, 2013 at 02:02 PM
wow..such a fun technique stephan..thanks for sharing your art..you are not only very talented but you have a great film voice. i hope you share more ..thank you.
Posted by: renee logan | August 31, 2013 at 02:59 PM
Love, love, love this!
Posted by: Terri | September 01, 2013 at 12:56 AM
Love it!
Posted by: rose | September 01, 2013 at 09:17 AM
Very nice Stephen!! Thanks!! So many little tips in there!
Posted by: Sue Allemand | September 01, 2013 at 02:36 PM
Great video, Stephen! You have a great voice for "television"--I enjoyed listening to you as much as watching your technique. Thanks for sharing so many great tips. Hope to see you back here again!
Posted by: Toni | September 01, 2013 at 02:54 PM
Well done!! Loved the painting idea and how you explained the techniques while painting! Looking forward to our next video!
Posted by: Ellie moore | September 02, 2013 at 08:58 AM