Portraits using GIMP

[teapot]

Excellent work OMG. He looks spot on, very well done

[oldmangrumpy]

I selected the subject of this next portrait from a list of nominations sent to me by Ella, so I hope I have done justice to the designated subject for her. This lady was an actor and sometime singer from the late 1950s through the early 1970s, after which she became an animal rights activist, a heartfelt chore that she still pursues even today.

I have chosen a period around the late 1960s for this rendition and have painted her wearing a hat, for which, at that time, she had a penchant for wearing as a fashion accessory.

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My attempt at Brigitte Bardot - once again a subject and image providing both challenges and opportunities for new/varied approaches. Thank you Ella.

[Wallace]

I selected the subject of this next portrait from a list of nominations sent to me by Ella, so I hope I have done justice to the designated subject for her. This lady was an actor and sometime singer from the late 1950s through the early 1970s, after which she became an animal rights activist, a heartfelt chore that she still pursues even today.

I have chosen a period around the late 1960s for this rendition and have painted her wearing a hat, for which, at that time, she had a penchant for wearing as a fashion accessory.

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My attempt at Brigitte Bardot - once again a subject and image providing both challenges and opportunities for new/varied approaches. Thank you Ella.

Another fine looking portrait OMG.
Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Issabella]

OMG, another fantastic portrait, it is her!
I love seeing the results you get.

[Ella]

Of course, I had the advantage of knowing who you were going to portray but I recognised her immediately.
Well done, OMG

[oldmangrumpy]

Wallace, Issabella and Ella - thank you so much; I view you comments as both a reward and an incentive to start the next portrait

[Wallace]

Wallace, Issabella and Ella - thank you so much; I view you comments as both a reward and an incentive to start the next portrait

[oldmangrumpy]

This person also comes from the list of portrait nominees I received from Ella and again I have shown him in his youth. Hopefully he is recognisable and Ella is happy with my result

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My attempt at Elvis Presley; again I have chosen a youthful version, around the late 1950s just before he entered military service.

[Ella]

Again a very nice and well don job, OMG
I didn't need to open the spoiler

[Issabella]

I am happy with the result, OMG. You have a excellent colletion of celebrities and all of them are masterpieces.
Congrats OMG, be proud of your awesome jobs.

[oldmangrumpy]

Ella - thank you; more to come from your helpful suggestions

Issabella - wow, thank you too for your continued encouragement of my journey

Another of Ella's suggestions was Pablo Picasso and I have now done a sketch portrait of him; previously I have not put my sketches in this thread, but what the hell it is still a portrait

[Wallace]

The King of Rock & Roll!

[Ella]

OMG, I'm impressed ... and very curious about what else is going to come out of your magic box

[oldmangrumpy]

Ella - thank you; in celebration of 8 weeks in lockdown today, this popped out of the magic box

[leftyleo]

ok sorry --had to edit this -- i didnt put a message number and i shouldnt guess and
spoil it for anyone

[Wallace]

Ella - thank you; in celebration of 8 weeks in lockdown today, this popped out of the magic box

I say that this portrait looks much like Paul to me.

[oldmangrumpy]

Wallace - you got it; an ageing Paul McCartney.

[Wallace]

Wallace - you got it; an ageing Paul McCartney.

[Issabella]

OMG, other successful portrait. I love it how quick one can recognise the character you show. So much job in it, too.
Congrats!!!!

[Ella]

Ella - thank you; in celebration of 8 weeks in lockdown today, this popped out of the magic box

No spoiler this time. The name of the portret told it all

Well done