Marlene Breitenstein Art

Done! This is my first serious portrait, though it was only for practice. I could refine it further, but it’s time to move on. Painted from a photo of actor Saoirse Ronan in Little Women (I’m a sucker for beautiful cinematography), I used soft pastels on pastel mat. I’m a colorist in both my painting and photography, and I really enjoyed working with the blue, green, and purple undertones of her skin.

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Mar 3 at 3:24pmWeb
Show threadHelen McLaughlin ArtMar 3
@breitensteinart I did look at this and immediately think of Saoirse Ronan, so congrats!
Lovely work with the undertones, I spotted those in your WIPs the other day and was enjoying them. :)
Show threadMarlene Breitenstein ArtMar 3
@helenmclaughlinart Thanks Helen, I’m so happy that you recognized her! I couldn’t ask for a better compliment.
Show threadNYSlothMar 3
Good choice of subject! So good in Ladybird and broke my heart in Grand Budapest Hotel.
Show threadHeliographMar 3
@breitensteinart oh wow :O this is very very very nice Marlene 😯 while i have never met you i would consider buying this and hanging it up 
Show threadMarlene Breitenstein ArtMar 3
@Heliograph Wow, thank you so much for the big vote of confidence. It’s even nicer in person, truly! I would be delighted to sell it to you.
Show threadHeliographMar 3
@breitensteinart i would not be able to afford, but that style is really captivating!!