Monday, 4 July 2011

The Alphabet Paintings: N

When I first saw this photo, I thought the Native American would make a lovely painting for the Alphabet Series.
But the more I looked, the more it seemed to me, the portrait would be more powerful in pencil.

So I present to you.. N is for Native American Indian... called Nantan, which is Apache for Spokesman

Nantan


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34 comments:

  1. Sadami4 July 2011 at 23:42

    Dear Pat,
    Wow...I'm in awe...your work has amazed me. Very dramatic face expression, dignity and wonderful drawing skills. Congratulations!!
    Cheers, Sadami

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  2. Pat4 July 2011 at 23:44

    Thanks, Sadami.
    He has a great feeling of dignity, I feel :) xx

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  3. Studio at the Farm4 July 2011 at 23:59

    Pat, it is definitely much more powerful as a sketch. And thank you, on behalf of Bruno, for the compliment!

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  4. Pat5 July 2011 at 00:06

    Thanks, Kathryn - he does have a feeling of power about him, more so in pencil :) xx

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  5. Beryl5 July 2011 at 00:28

    A good choice and well executed Pat. I think the use of colour would have detracted from your pencil skills.

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  6. Pat5 July 2011 at 00:29

    Thanks Beryl. There are some portraits cry out for pencil. Nantan was one such :) xx

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  7. Judy5 July 2011 at 01:15

    I think pencil was a good choice! A wonderful portrait!

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  8. Pat5 July 2011 at 01:16

    Thanks, Judy! :) xx

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  9. Junibears5 July 2011 at 01:26

    Nantan! Just brilliant Pat. I love to see your pencil sketches and this one is awesome!
    Thanks for visitting Pat and I hope you're well.
    Hugs
    June xx

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  10. Pat5 July 2011 at 01:28

    Thanks June. Glad you like him :)

    We're all fine here xx

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  11. John (JWJarts)5 July 2011 at 02:01

    I found your site from Michaels and I'm glad I did. I love this drawing of Nantan. Very powerful.

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  12. Unknown5 July 2011 at 02:05

    I only just got to see this thanks to stupid google/firefox cacheing I think. I first thought "Aha, N for Navajo" - wrong Michael! Beautifully drawn Pat - he looks like a wise, kind warrior.

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  13. Sandra Busby5 July 2011 at 03:01

    Very nicely done Pat. It's unusual to see an Indian with white hair! I love the weathered face :0)

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  14. Pat5 July 2011 at 03:30

    Hello John and welcome.
    Glad you enjoyed the portrait :) xx

    Oh Michael, you made me laugh - I hadn't even thought of Navajo! I did want him named though - and Nantan, I like :) He does have an air of kindness about him, you're right! xx

    Thanks Sandra - comes to us all girl.. me too :lol: I think the white hair adds gravitas. xx

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  15. Jane5 July 2011 at 03:41

    Such a fierce and proud face, very very well sketched. xx

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  16. Pat5 July 2011 at 03:42

    Thank you, Jane xx

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  17. Unknown5 July 2011 at 04:01

    Ah. I believe in the power of graphite too! It's so stunning when its all shades of gray and white. And it gives your native American the reverence that he deserves. This is a great piece! Congratulations!

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  18. Ann Buckner5 July 2011 at 05:15

    Love this Pat. Wish I could draw this well. :)

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  19. Tito5 July 2011 at 06:21

    What an interesting portrait. I like Nantan for his dramatic and proud expression. Well done, Pat.

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  20. Prabal5 July 2011 at 07:14

    Another lovely portrait. I can feel the character of the person here..

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  21. csjones335 July 2011 at 07:17

    Wow he is amazing Pat--I was just talking to Calvin about asking you to do a native american painting for a christmas present for his parents. winkie, winkie wink.....
    Love your paintings but you know that!!

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  22. Im Zweiten Stock5 July 2011 at 10:41

    Oh Pat, he is wonderful and such a proud man
    Elsbeth xx

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  23. George The Lad5 July 2011 at 11:12

    Its amazing how much detail you can get just with the shades of a pencil, lovely drawing.
    Love to Missy give her a hug from me ;)
    Have a good week
    See Yea George xxx

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  24. Anonymous5 July 2011 at 12:08

    A good choice Pat. It is a strong portrait. It's beautiful.

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  25. Unknown5 July 2011 at 13:37

    Once again Pat AMAZING, when I saw N and the picture I thought Navajo...I have a huge interest in Native Americans of all tribes but Navajo are my passion (having met some in Arizona) I have a real passion and admiration and also sadly a sense of sorrow. When you meet them in person their faces capture mnths years generations in theie expressions and I see that in your beautiful picture xx

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  26. Pat5 July 2011 at 14:14

    Thanks, Katherine.. he does feel more powerful in graphite, for sure.

    Thank you Ann, you're very kind xx

    Thanks Tito. He has a great expression :) xx

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  27. Pat5 July 2011 at 14:16

    Thanks, Prabal. Glad you like him. xx

    Thank you Sharon.. I know you have a few of my paintings - I'm glad you find my pencil work amazing too :) xx

    Thanks, Elsbeth - he does cut a proud figure :) xx

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  28. Pat5 July 2011 at 14:20

    Thanks George - glad you and mum like him . Consider Missy hugged :) xx

    Thanks, Renske. He does have a lot of strength in that face. xx

    Thanks, Lynne. You know, when I saw the photo, there was no attribution of tribe. I picked the Apache name because I knew its meaning - and it began with N :) He does have a quality of long suffering etched in every line. I'm glad you think the picture is beautiful xx

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  29. Ann5 July 2011 at 15:07

    That pencil portrait is very striking. I really like it

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  30. Miss Hillbilly5 July 2011 at 18:09

    It looks so amazing in pencil! His face shows so much life in it. I would be curious to see it painted though. Would you lose all those wrinkles? And what about the fine details in the feathers? Just wondering aloud...

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  31. Nil Catalano5 July 2011 at 19:42

    Pat wonderful choice, plus a graphite strength. The theme is also strong, loved it!
    A big hug!

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  32. Pat5 July 2011 at 23:04

    Thanks Ann. :) xx

    The pencil does seem to give him more life - I think its because you concentrate more on the features with pencil, Tonya. I don't know if that would be lost in painting - or just more colours to distract your eye.
    xx

    Thanks, Nil. Glad you liked him xx

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  33. Anamaria do Val6 July 2011 at 18:18

    Pat you have a very good hand for pencils, your portrait is very soft and at the same time very strong, expressive. So beautiful! Congratulations, dear friend!xx

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  34. Pat7 July 2011 at 00:34

    Thanks, Anamaria!
    My hubby said the same thing - soft yet strong. So glad you liked the portrait :) xx

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