Saturday, April 4, 2015

Finding A Talented Oil Portrait Artist In Nyc Is Easy

By Iva Cannon


There are many different techniques used in painting and each person has their own method that works for them. Many an oil oil portrait artist in NYC would say that having good knowledge of the model's anatomy, as well as drawing skills is very important. Without this the desired result are normally very difficult to achieve.

One artist is Marvin Mattelson who has been in the business for over forty years. He prides himself on the ability to demonstrate his craftsmanship bringing his subjects to life and also being able to reveal each ones true character. He is guaranteed to create a unique and exceptional work of art.

He has been awarded many awards and was placed first in the Portrait Society of America for their International Portrait Competition. He was also a finalist for receiving second place as well as honor awards for three years running in the American Society of Portrait Artists Competition. His portrait of Julia gave him an Honorable Mention in the Artists Magazine Portrait Competition. There were thousands of entries and his was one of six selected.

He is also an associate of the faculty at the School of Visual Arts in New York and has held that position for over thirty five years. Painters of portraits seek him out from all around the world in order to obtain his expertise. Being able to attend his workshops and classes is an opportunity that many try desperately to attend.

In 1987 Nanette graduated and went on to get her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The School of Visual Arts. For her exceptional achievement she received the Rhodes Family Award. While there she met John F. Murray who later became her mentor. He taught her how to paint, refine her picture making and drawing skills and under his guidance she painted replicas of Van Dyke, Rembrandt as well as Velazquez and LeBrun.

The advantage of having slow drying paints is that the artist has a chance to make corrections or changes. The disadvantage is that it can take as long as a few months or even years to be completed. They do however have the ability to blend very well with other colors making details such as shadows and light possible. Many artists take advantage of using different thinning agents so that the portrait can be done in layers.

Her workshops in Portrait Drawing cover the heart of capturing the physical resemblance as well as the personality and inner essence of the model. The most important technique that is taught in this class is the ability to develop the appearance as well as the gesticulation and the atmosphere of the model. Demonstrations always take place and she will offer individual critiques.

His students that have previously learned from him say that he enjoys seeing each individual person progress and is very selfless when it comes to sharing his knowledge. He has the ability to take a beginner and make them into an experienced artist with just one class. Marvin has the ability to explain color, light and form so that it makes perfect sense.




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