Self portrait(cold)

[David Draime]

Carlos,

This is terrific. To echo what Ilaria said, it doesn't seem to me to be a vignette - the drawing is so solid, so sure. The fact that it is "unfinished" in some areas only serves to convey an artist who is supremely confident in their abundant skills and in total control, directing the viewer's eyes around the piece to the areas he wants to take us. The painting is finished in every sense of the word - and it's beautiful.

David

[Linda Brandon]

Carlos, everything about this painting is exactly right - the right amount of finish, the combination of line and massing, the earthy tones, the painterly energy and the careful accuracy in your face - I'm very impressed. I wish I had painted this.

[Carlos Ygoa]

Chris,

Thanks for viewing and commenting.
The Museo Sorolla is one of Madrid

[Michele Rushworth]

My goodness, what a terrific painting! And to think it was somewhat spontaneous and quick in its creation.

I've been reading a bit about the creative process (in the book "Blink", among others) and there seems to be something valuable in a spontaneous, rapid process, but only once the creator has achieved an "expert" level of skill first -- which you clearly have!