Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Las Vegas, September 1963, Shep's New Painting

I took this photo when I was 16 and I've always wished it was in color.  Now I can make it so, but this has brought up a whole set of new problems.  What colors?  I've had to do pretty extensive research to find out what colors go where, and exactly what are the names of the Casino's.  I blew up the photo to 8" x 8" and still can't see all the details.  There are many details in this painting I really like, but a few I'm IMPROVING on...the cars.

If you click on the picture and look in the center you'll see two cars from my past.  Can you tell what they are?  Here's a hint:  Mitt Romney's Dad was CEO of the company that made the red and white car.  Have fun guessing!

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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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