Wednesday, December 14, 2011

I had to enter a nude!

Many of you will remember "Mary Contrary". I finished her early this year and decided she might be a good fit for this contest. I like to fall in love with my paintings and Mary and I have had quite an affair. Mary lives in an unreal world (and my studio closet). Colors aren't what they should be and hair is sometimes too perfect, but spend time with her and you'll believe that skin should be Indian Yellow. It would be wonderful and amazing if the judges at the Portrait Society are as taken with her as her creator is.

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My name is Bob Shepherd, but when I paint I'm known as "Shep". I love to paint people. Happy people. Sad people. People dancing. People in contemplation. Old people. Young people. Lately I've gotten into painting new things and I'm enjoying the challenge. Flowers and still life's have been fun. My blog is here to show you what I'm doing and how I'm doing it. If I'm doing your commission you can follow the progress of your "PortraitbyShep". If you'd like me to do your portrait please notify me through the blog. Please enter your email above and I hope you enjoy the blog. Shep

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