Old Man

[Janet Petty]

Thanks to all the wonderful RTP people here. Without your inspiration, I would not be able to toot my own horn.

Not to brag...uh hum....yeah right!

After processing this picture I recently took Grand Champion at the district fair held in our area. Chester would be proud.

[Swampy]

Congratulations, Janet! It is a great retouch!

[Janet Petty]

I've been asking around town for the last several months as to the whereabouts of the kind, gentle man who is the subject of the two threads in this art forum. No one seems to know what has happened to him. Someone did come onto his property and bushhog it; and there have been no cows for a long time. I have a feeling this dear soul has left this frail existence. Thank you all for the wonderful pictures of him and for letting me share some of his unique lifestyle with the world.

Janet

[lkroll]

Sorry to hear about that Janet. I do remember the gent many years ago. Hope you don't mind a chiseled ice sculpture. Some icicles unfortunately formed for the melting/re-freezing process.

[Janet Petty]

Lyle your chiseled ice sculpture makes a fitting memorial for this kind, gentle man. He passed away on 18 January 2011. He will be missed.

Janet

[Boneappetit]

One of many possible renders:

[foresaa]

My try and thanks for the play

Originally Posted by Janet Petty

This man can speak about days gone by with all the clarity and recall as if it were yesterday. He made music with Gene Autrey and others. He lived with his grandparents growing up and can tell stories about the area he lives in from its very early history. In fact, he still lives on the same land his family has owned since before the Civil War. Today, he just takes care of his cows, who love him, the birds, stray cats, ducks, and a couple of deer. He won't remember tomorrow that I talked with him today...but I will. He possesses a gentle, loving spirit, wouldn't harm a fly, and loves to visit. If you happen to see him on the roadside, wave and say howdy. He will always wave back.

Janet

[Janet Petty]

Boneappetit and Andy you have both done this portrait justice--kept dignity, style, and respect. Great job. Thank you.

Janet

[Boneappetit]

Thanx a lot for your kind words Janet, but it is a great shot to start with !

[george36]

A Tim Shelbourne brushes version.

[lkroll]

The connections that makes one you. Just on a TSP (and variant) binge Janet. Again, condolences to the family of this gentleman.

[TopiToo]

Janet Petty,

You should feel lucky you crossed paths with such elder folk.
It's a good feeling spending time listening to the past.
City life is moving to fast to have memories IMHO.

One for the album.

TopiToo

[Alcar]

Another look for this excellent photo. Painted using the Impressionist Plugin.
Alan

[rembrant]

Watercolor...

[bluebell]

I have been away for a time, lost my old password and had lots of post. Now I am starting new. I enjoyed reading the post relating to the pictures

[rembrant]

Pencil variant of execution.

[TopiToo]

Hello

Had another go at the same image.

[TopiToo]

Originally Posted by Alcar

Another look for this excellent photo. Painted using the Impressionist Plugin.
Alan

Hello Alcar,

My grandmother in Ireland had pictures around the house
in the same style, many moon's ago great work.

[Joeven]

I guess I'll get in on the fun.

Joe

[Janet Petty]

George, very nice Tim Shelbourne effect. Very gentle art.

Lyle, cool mesh.

TopiToo, I like what you have done to emphasize the face and features of this dear, old soul.

Alcar, Impressionist certainly came through on this one. Thumbs up.

Rembrant, interesting spelling of your moniker. In reference to another Rembrandt we all know of and love? Your water color and pencil sketches are superb. The pencil is amazing in its detail. You could do a tutorial on this and everyone would be copying your style.

Joeven, I really like the impressionistic feel of the rendition. Great job.

Janet

P.S. Lqqker, didn't you have one posted here? Did I miss it?

[skipatk]

With the rcent activity, I went back and tried another one.

[rembrant]

The sketch, canvas, oil...