Final Version of the painting "Sparro - Portrait of a Cowboy Singer"

   Below is the final finished painting of Sparro that was begun as a demo at the Box R Ranch in May (See the small pic on the right and the earlier blog below).  The final version became more of a completed edge to edge painting, mostly for the purpose of showing it in one of my western galleries.  I added the wall in the background to give you the impression of an actual place, and to make you feel closer to the character.  I also worked on the scarf, and tweeked the hair and shirt a bit.  I also expanded the title; after all, he is a cowboy singer!  It is always difficult to know when you are finished with a painting and this one has been no exception....What do you think?!  CMD

  

Comments

[Candy Prather]

I love it...the skin tones are beautiful....and I really like what you did with the background! Incredible work of art!!!

[C M Dudash]

Thanks Candy - Your comments will let me sleep tonight....! CMD

[dina]

this is done. Don't put another stroke on it. Wonderful

[sandy cathcart]

I feel so privileged to have seen you work on this piece. Really like the added background. Great work Michael. It sure looks finished to me. And you really captured Sparrow. Awesome! Hey! I still have and cherish (heh) your painting of the coat.

[Catherine Marchand]

Hi again Michael!
I like the evolution of the painting and think the final background adds a richness that I love. Great job!

I so enjoyed learning from you last year at Masterpiece Conf. Are you intending on coming along as a participant this time? I hope so, as I'm coming again this year...what an amazing time and a wonderful group of people.
All the best!
Cathy from Canada