As you know I have been dabbling in flats for the last year or more - I was lucky enough to recieve the 3 new Pilipili releases recently and would like to share my attempt at the first one completed. Painted in oils.

Quang - you are a genius

Excellent work Stephen.
Really like your work on this one.

marc

WOW..........awesome painting Stephen. Are you going to frame it for displaying?

It is framed, but I thought you'd appreciate the figure better than the frame.

I like it a lot. Especially the face and the veil.
The hands looks a little out of focus though?

And where are the other two??

Cheers

Stephen,
your fleshtones on the face look spot-on! Nice work over all.

Jay H.
OKC

it is good indeed

Hi Stephen
Fantastic paint job mate.I didn't know you were into flats but you've been hiding your light under a bushel as you've done a cracking job.
Brian

This is a very nicely done piece. Thanks for sharing this.

I have to admit though I had an ironic thought. A flat... of a painting.
It made me think of the line from Steven Wright, "If I put instant coffee in the microwave, will I go back in time? "

Hey Mate, Very nice job!! I think you nailed the flesh tones on her face perfectly. Really looks good!!
Pete

Alright, now that made me laugh!

Jay H.
OKC

Very nicely done... well beyond "dabbling!"

All right boys back to work - you have made be big headed enough. But let me leave you with this thought - Nothing is idiot proof to a sufficiently talented idiot.

I might have known...

...when there's a lady about you wouldn't be far off!
In all seriousness though, I reckon this might be your best peice to date. Those fleshtones are, to quote Jay, 'spot on'
Have a pat on the back from me mate!