A Commissioned Officer

Sunday, October 17, 2010

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Captain America. 2010. Watercolor and gouache on paper, 9 x 12".
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14 comments :

  1. Carlos H.Sunday, October 17, 2010

    may i be the first to say wow. just wow.

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  2. Paolo RiveraMonday, October 18, 2010

    Thanks, Carlos!

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  3. NarcisoMonday, October 18, 2010

    Can't say "Wow."

    Zoinks! Great color!

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  4. Paolo RiveraMonday, October 18, 2010

    I will gladly accept "Zoinks". Thanks!

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  5. Paul TullerMonday, October 18, 2010

    the face has a great sculptural quality - reminds me of your maquettes you do

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  6. Julian Totino TedescoMonday, October 18, 2010

    Beautiful! I really love the mix you did between the warm tones and the cold grays on her left arm and chest ,and the white part of his right arm.

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  7. Paolo RiveraMonday, October 18, 2010

    PaulSketch, I painted it "from life," as it were. I've been doing that a lot more lately, since painting from the maquette lends a dimensionality that is tough to create from scratch.

    Julian, thanks—I wanted to create a more vintage look, so I kept everything very muted. It's nothing but burnt umber, payne's gray, alizarin crimson, and white.

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  8. Test BlogThursday, October 21, 2010

    I'm a big cap fan and a big fan of your work (someday, I'll be close enough to a con to get a commission of my own!), and I think this is some of your better work. The muted colors are a nice touch on a character whose costume often lends itself to bright primaries and garishness. :)

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  9. Paolo RiveraThursday, October 21, 2010

    push the pull door: Thanks. I often wish Cap's colors were more like the flag—navy and deep red—so that's what I try to go for.

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  10. AnonymousSunday, October 24, 2010

    Wow, abosolutely fantastic Paolo!

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  11. Paolo RiveraMonday, October 25, 2010

    Thanks, Josh!

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  12. Tim MolloyMonday, October 25, 2010

    Thanks again for this truly great piece! Everyone who sees it loves it! Soon as I get it framed I will send you a pic of it in my house! Thanks again, Tim

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  13. Paolo RiveraMonday, October 25, 2010

    Looking forward to it, Tim. Glad you like it.

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  14. UnknownWednesday, August 15, 2012

    I am in awe of this piece and very jealous that it does not belong to me! Crazy good.

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