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Rabbi

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pstels
14 x 11 inch
http://www.danielperkowski.com
this portrait I made for somebody and I almost finish it ,I would like to get any comments that would help me to improve it and make any important changes before I give it away

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Nalini (Adhishray)

It is excellent daniel! I like it a lot!

4 months ago

daniel perkowski

thank you Adhi

4 months

Micheal Giddens

Hi Daniel, this portrait has such power. And thank you for comment - yes, little did I know i was going to paint flowers! 5 ***** from Mike

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Mike

4 months

zeeka or Carole Hobbs

thank you Daniel, for your nice comment on my work i haven't really found where to thank people,
in the right place yet but I will get there lol Zeeka. Your new portrait here has wonderful deeply felt thoughts we feel like we have to decipher lovely work.

4 months

Carl Devine © Art by Devine

******
Five Stars, Daniel.
Your style is unique, easily recognized.
Again, another excellent portrait.
It looks perfect to me!

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Carl

4 months

Doris Billing

Excellent, Daniel,,I love his expression,,there is a feeling of great wisdom ,here.Lovely light on his face, you use great colors, Daniel.. I'm thinking that it looks ,'done', my friend!!5***** Sincerely, Doris

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Doris

4 months

Dan Guerra

Very striking! I know it's hard to say when something is 'finished' but this is looks very complete! Excellent.

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Dan

4 months

Lynne Williams

Being a novice I question my opinion more than others...however I believe that the color palette you used throughout gives me a sense of power as well as respect...I see the power in his face and the respect in your hand as you created this piece...your pastel work is inspiring

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Lynne

4 months

Ankica

WOW!This painting is top of yours!Very effective portrait!No add nothing,please!This is just perfect!Love this face and your remarcable style,my dear friend Daniel!Many,many,many stars ...!!!!All the best for you,Ankica

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Ankica

4 months

Oldivad

beautiful portrait. love the movement and painterly strokes.
question: where are the light source came from? Like to see some hints of shoulder? maybe you did, but like to see it with a little more light. excellent done. 5*****

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Oldivad,the main light basically coming from the back ,little bit from the left side of the portrait,your comment about the shoulders will be very helpfull for me,thank you once again

4 months

Blerta Fili

Excellent work , as always !!!

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Blerta

4 months

Loretta Lytle

it is finished, very well done portrait of a Rabbi

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Loretta

4 months

Celeste Schor

Whoa! Daniel, this is gorgeous!!! Are you Jewish? I am half :-)

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Celeste,my native country is Poland,and basically I am Christian but I am not that much religion

4 months

Gus Lopez

I love the style of the pastel strokes, it added character to this beautiful painting!

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Gus

4 months

meirav

so very unique ,beautiful ,soulful portrait 5*****

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Meirav

4 months

Margo Lee

Hi Daniel...it's a great portrait, you've captured his soul in his eyes...I love it...just a wee thing... bring the eyelid down a little at the outside corner of his left eye (just a suggestion that you can ignore if you want) :)

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Margo,the information will be very helpful for me

4 months

Rick Green

The painting looks complete to me. It is like Picasso is reported to have once said - a painting is never finished, the artist just finally gets tired of working on it and gives up. Or words to that effect.

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Rick

4 months

linda mason

I love the ethnic theme to your work. The Hebrew life has always thrilled me. Your art is wonderful

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Linda

4 months

Melanie Pople

Nice work Daniel I like this I don't think it needs any changesit has a nice depth & it works as it is your style.

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Melanie

4 months

Jules

Daniel this is one of your best...definitely...and i agree with the comment Oldivad made about the light on his shoulder...just a touch.....it is wonderful and has a real sensitivity to itxxxx

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Jules,I appreciate that

4 months

Karen Neal

Very effective, I admire the free style you've used here :)

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Karen

4 months

Casoni Ibolya-Iby

Hi,Daniel!
For me it is perfect!
Congrax!
All the best,Iby

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Casoni

4 months

Sally Ford

Love your pastel work in this Daniel! I particularly like the way you have the movement of your lines. I admire perfect realism art, but your style has got that "edge" that creates such interest. My kind of drawing, as I've never been neat! Oh, by the way this looks great and I don't think you need do anymore.

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Sally

4 months

Paula Kerr

This is really gorgeous Daniel and I love especially the wonderful work on the beard. xxx paula

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Paula

4 months

T.A.S.

Excellent work Daniel! 5*

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you T.A.S.

4 months

Elize Bezuidenhout

Great portrait. Well done!

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Elize

4 months

Ana Macovei

Great pastel

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Ana

4 months

james t richardson

Only one cmment sign it! 5***** james

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you James

4 months

david read

Outstanding work Daniel,first class.David READ

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you David

4 months

Zivka Koceva Karadjovska

Wow ..Daniel maybe this one to be came my favorite,such personality,great captured,fantastic style.Love all your fantastic artworks,you are great artist.5*****
OUTSTANDING !!!!
Best regards!;-)

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Zivka

4 months

Aneli

Hi Daniel, Your Rabbi is unique, every part of his face speaks, such expression, such emotion, great unbelievable style 5*****
Greetings, Aneli

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Aneli

4 months

krystyna spink

It looks brilliant to me!I think the person will be very happy!

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Krystyna

4 months

Geoffrey Gaskell

Hello Daniel, Excellent, subject has a suitably 'authoritative' look. I would consider this finished myself.

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Geoffrey

4 months

Medeea

So beautiful, Daniel!!! Very expressive!!
Medeea

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Medeea

4 months

jolign

Wow, your man painting power is incredible. Deeply expressive!Your brush is following a "mad" dance on his face in order to improve his strong personality illustrating great colour qualities and expressive details. Just marvellous!
Regards, Jolign

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Jolign

4 months

Sally Wedlock

Love how bold you are with your colours in all your portraits this one especially, gives a very dramatic effect and lots of character, I would suggest possibly narrowing the dark shadow where the head meets the hat or introducing greater variation in tone, to me the hat doesnt quite sit on the hairline right? Not sure if this helps, I also think you've created an amazing portrait just as it is!
S.x

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Sally,the information will be very helpful

4 months

Janina Kobel

Really, you have your personal style! For me
your portrait is perfect in all.

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Janina

4 months

debbie braswell

i think he looks great as he is daniel

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Debbie

4 months

Alis Onu

This is very, very well done. ! *****

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Alis

4 months

posnansky

I don't see how you can improve on this. It is an excellent portrait!

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Posnansky

4 months

joyce vitek

a very expressive face daniel! you are wonderful with light in your portraits!! 5***** - joyce

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Joyce

4 months

Leif R Mårdh

Expressive and powerful face. What I can tell, is this portrait quite complete. I do not think you need to make any changes or additions ...
Regards, Leif

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Leif

4 months

Kostas Koutsoukanidis

Very interesting technique Daniel. I love it.

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Kostas

4 months

Chrisann

Excellent~ I think this is now your best.. outstanding work:)

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Chrisann

4 months

egypt

brilliant work,really love this one.

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Marie

4 months

Liat

nice work Daniel. i like the strong lines.

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Liat

4 months

Geoffrey Cervantes.

good work,excellent handling...its a formidable work,you as the creator should be happy,with what you've done....

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Geoffrey

4 months

johann krol

This is the one and only Daniel Perkowski style. It is just excellent. Expressive and powerful at the same time. I love it.
Regards, Johann.

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Johann

4 months

victor mitchell

you caught the sadness in the man's eyes beautiful work, regards victor

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Victor

4 months

Rene Ury

Excellent portrait, Daniel -- great wisdom in those kind old eyes -- 5*+++++

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Rene

4 months

Gayle Kirton

Another fabulous painting from you Daniel, I love pastels have done a couple, but nowhere near as accomplished as yours, where do you start with something like this?

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Gayle

4 months

Davina Nicholas

Wonderful work, so expressive especially the eyes!5*

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Davina

4 months

Angela Reading

A very powerful image Daniel and a great portrait with a feeling of history to it.The shoulders thing mentioned by Oldivad would just finish the work beautifully. Excellent piece of work but then you alway show great skill in your work.
angela

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Angela

4 months

S. Enriquez

Great subject!

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you

4 months

Catherina Pollock

this is awesome...i love it...great mood....

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Catherina

4 months

Lynn Hughes

i can see oldivad point about light but i was so drawn to the eyes and face the yellows and reds give warmth and the whites give me wisdom. its not easy to know when to stop the danger is to over work it.love the free strokes you use in your work.
excellent. lynn

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Lynn for your very helful comment

4 months

zeeka or Carole Hobbs

love you expressive content inan awe inspiring, abstract involvement love it Zeeka

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Zeeka

4 months

Angela Susan Harrison

Lovely portrait with wonderful line effect, and great use of colour to portray 'Rabbi' in pastel, Daniel! Nice, effective style. 5***** Regards Angela Susan

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Angela

4 months

jarestar

wonderful study of the Rabbi, changing this would i feel would be its detroment, and undoing, as line and the visual are one,
Contrasts of blocking areas such as shaddow are another
and entiraly a different form of portraiture.
For this, i feel such power as line, and as such it looks very powerful, almost daunting,
If thats the feel that your thinking of as his persona,
A lighter more freindly Rabbi, would look less powerful,
If you were to use another medium, and/ or lighter colours and less shadowy feel,
and would defiantly, have a smiling type of face, which would look freindlier as a person,
eg: the face of an angle, or of a child like apperance.
well done for your attempts keep trying, and you will get the feel that you feel suits the Rabbi
jarestar

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Jarestar

4 months

Pam fox

Fantastic Daniel as usual. Just love this pastel portrait that has your unique signature. Love the colours and everything else about it. 5 stars over and over. Pam:)

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Pam

4 months

Carol 2

it is outstanding. don't change anything. keep your uniqueness intact.

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Carol

4 months

Priscilla M Norris

Fantastic work Daniel, love your portrait style, a very unique and creative style, love it. 5*****

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Priscilla

4 months

Alexander

your style is so cool! how do you do it?

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Alex

4 months

Andrew Gillette

Daniel, I am glad to join your group. This portrait is fantastic. The splashes of color (especially the streaks of flesh tones mixed into the silver of the beard) are very well placed. I agree with the commenter who suggested that some highlights on the shoulder (on the right side of the piece) may help a little, but I hadn't even thought about it until I read that comment. One way or another, it is a beautiful portrait.

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Andrew

4 months

Jenny Bishop

Daniel, I truly appreciate your lovely comment on wallflower. Not sure how I missed your latest work of the Rabbi. A little different this time from your beautiful women portraits, but this is very unique again with the wonderful detail and colours. You've got a special flair and talent!

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Jenny

4 months

Schmidt Roger

Lovely work!You have a great style Daniel!

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Schmidt

4 months

Deborah Peacock

Daniel, I like this portrait a lot. You have done an excellent job and I by no means am qualified to give you any advice on how to improve it. It is excellent from what I can tell, great style and typicaly you. 5*****

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Deborah

4 months

Susie Hawkins

Beautifully done Daniel. Wonderful brushwork, so effective. 5***** Thank you too for commenting on my latest piece.

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Susie

4 months

Stephen Jamison

What a fantastic image - I love it

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Stephen

4 months

I love this painting of yours Daniel.The face has strong,yet gentle features.His eyes show a man with determination who has weathered many a storm.His beard is richly textured and beautifully painted..you can see the strands.I adore his warm headgear..looks very Russian.The whole composition is excellent Daniel.Your eye for detail comes across so beautifully in your portraits.k8

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you K8

4 months

Wendy Cannon

Fantastic work Daniel 5*****

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Wendy

4 months

constantin

this is epic!

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Constantin

4 months

Rick Levy

Don't change a thing, it is a powerful portrait loaded with meaning and cosmic energy

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Rick

4 months

varvara

Great work, Daniel, excellent expression!

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you varvara

4 months

Hazel Mabbott

This is brilliant Daniel,a very strong portrait.5* warm regards.Hazel

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Hazel

4 months

Col Griffin

Oh dear, there is something missing - YOUR SIGNATURE.

Congratz 5 ***** from me.

Cheersw Col

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Col

4 months

Suzana Ristevska

daniel,fantastic works once again,
great work
kind regards
suzana

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Suzana

4 months

Chris O'Hoski

Daniel, aside from the expressive elements of this, it's electric. Your kind words touch me more and more, and your work exerts integrity and talent in YOU!

Outstanding work my friend:)

-Chris

5******

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Chris

4 months

Margaret

Very striking Daniel. You have captured his strength perfectly. No changes I'd call it done! 5***** Kindest Margaret

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Margaret

4 months

Kerry Wembridge/Ziernicki

I just love your style. I can pick yours pastels anywhere. Gorgeous work. I'd say it look finished to me.. 5****** Kerry

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Kerry

4 months

Judith Allison

Dear Daniel, I feel that this piece is finished, Dan, and your style is so original and awesome to me...don't change anything on this 5* piece...that's just my opinion...lol, Warm regards, Judith

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Judith

4 months

Elizabeth Kendall

Well done, Daniel. Makes me think of "Dr Zhivago" (long time ago!)

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Elizabeth

4 months

DeHahn

Beautiful and powerful I wouldnt change a thing! 5***** ~ DeHahn

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you DeHahn

4 months

Heidi Siebrits Kriel

Wonderful! I love the colours and linework...very striking! :)

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Heidi

4 months

Rochelle Kindler

Daniel mazal tov on this - you definately have a distinctive style. Im sure this painting will be cherished. It is very well done as usual!

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Rochelle

4 months

Antonio Luppino

Fantastic colour and style Daniel, i think it is fine as it is, sometimes it's best to leave well alone! Well done, Antonio :)

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Antonio

4 months

Malc Cameron

Love the colours in this, portrait painting is difficult but you have made this look effortless and freely done, I think the work is complete and does'nt need any more

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Malc

4 months

Gerard.J. Kramer

A great Daniel..

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Gerard

4 months

Trudi H

This is great work Daniel ! ***** :)

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Trudi

4 months

Brian Pier

Great work Daniel.

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Brian

4 months

Jan Willem Versteeg

Wonderful pastel,,very good expression,, Excellent work,

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Jan

4 months

miro tomarkin

I love that Rabbi ! He's alive. Like a Picture from the 'Stetl' :)

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Miro

4 months

Alexandra G

Daniel, I can't believe I missed this one...he is powerful and I just love your technique....perfect ***** AG XX

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Alexandra

4 months

Wendy Cook

Lovely portrait Daniel. 5star regards Wendy

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Wendy

4 months

Laurena

Brilliant, he's lovely :)

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Laurena

4 months

Wendy Cannon

Thank you so much Daniel

4 months

mac 08

daniel I think the votes say more than I can my friend 5*****
Ricky

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Ricky

4 months

Micheal Giddens

Hi daniel. Thank you for nice comment on Isaura's Birthday piece. Cheers from Mike

4 months

Wendy Cannon

Thank you so much Daniel, i love your work too.

4 months

Jules Smith

Daniel this is truly wonderful as they others say you have your very own style and I like how it has formed over time - your work truly takes my breath away

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Jules

4 months

Robert Doesburg

Strong and powerful Rabbi Daniel.
asusual your own styl.
Well done.
Kind regards, Robert

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Robert

4 months

C. J. Rueb

You have done a fabulous job on this rabbi. I am sure it will be accepted with much enthusiasm. I see your talent for capturing the essence of a subject. Great work, as usual. Blessings, CJ

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you C.J.

4 months

maryannstandbackart(c)

Needs no changing, remember less is better most of the time especially with pastels. He's perfect as he is. Quit looking at him for a few days, and then STANDBACK and look. That's why my website is maryannstandbackart and my copyright is STANDBACKART (C). Up close my art looks juvenile, but standing back, and it looks great. Like it, loveit, leave it alone.

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Mary

4 months

molena lino

IO personalmente avrei alleggerito un p0' il colore dello sfondo,ottenendo il quadro più luce .Molto bello il soggetto e complimenti per la profondità dello sguardo. Un saluto Lino Molena

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Molena

4 months

bobby cockcroft

very good portrait

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Bobby

4 months

Nadia

I don't think it needs anything else. 5*

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Nadia

4 months

John Mullins

Stop my friend. It it perfect as is. Congratulations!

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you John

4 months

Schmidt Roger

Thank you Daniel!

4 months

Veena

What excellent strokes Daniel :) :) Superb :) :)

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Veena

4 months

kim ellery

This is beautifully done, excellent composition and use of color! Wonderful, really!

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Kim

4 months

Maree Jolleau

Hello Daniel.

This is fantastic work, so strong and energetic in the pastel work. You asked for comments before you give it away. I had a look, I think there is a lot of shadow on the left side of the face in the image you are working from. My only comment is: on the left eye the iris might need about 1/16th of colour for balance with the right, and the left side of the beard just needs rounding out a little. For me it looks a little flat in the shadow area.

Otherwise, fabulous.

regards Maree

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you so much Maree

4 months

Charleen Morris

Looks great to me Daniel in your signature style - Well Done! 5*****

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Charleen

4 months

Orahec McDonald

just incredible Daniel!!! i love this..very skillful! 5stars.

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Orahec

4 months

Eva Marie Fatta

This is a very amazing piece!

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Eva

4 months

Stephanie Moore

Wonderful work, Daniel

4 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Stephanie

2 months

Dawn Noble

Fantastic work, all of it!! brilliant detail Daniel xx

2 months

daniel perkowski

thank you Dawn

2 months

Eric

Amazing painting Daniel, I really love this style, excellent!

1 month

daniel perkowski

thank you Eric

1 month

GHPF

Daniel, I love all of your marvelous portraits, but this one really caught my eye...so much personality and unique style..very nicely done...5*****!!!!! -George

11 days

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I was born in Poland In 1984.I live there until April 2002 when I moved to New York City.
My art is mostly about expression in human behaviour .

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