"Daily Paintings: Michael Gillespie" - 5 new articles
The unveiling of Dr. Lanny Hall's portra...
The unveiling of Dr. Lanny Hall's portrait in Brownwood, Texas. Dr. Hall was President of Howard Payne University, and is now President of Hardin-Simmons University.  Barn with Autumn Leaves--pastel, 8x10" W...
Barn with Autumn Leaves--pastel, 8x10" While finishing this one on site, the owner of the barn came out and said she wanted to buy the painting. I saw a demonstration the day before by Bob Rhom at the Pastel Society of the Southwest meeting at Royal Lane Baptist Church in Dallas, and wanted to try some of his techniques. They helped.  Alamo--pastel, 11x14" $125.00 I d...
 Dr. Lanny Hall, President, Hardin-Simmon...
Dr. Lanny Hall, President, Hardin-Simmons University--oil 30x24"
I was commissioned by Howard Payne University to paint this oil portrait as he was leaving to assume the presidency of Hardin-Simmons.  San Antonio River--oil, 6x8" $80.00 ...
San Antonio River--oil, 6x8" $80.00
A much photographed scene in tourist brochures, etc. Working fairly fast and at this small size, I was forced to be more impressionistic, which was my intention. I 'd like to do more of the River Walk and take each one beyond what a photograph can do, in terms of color, emphasis, brushstrokes, expression, and overall mood.  |
