Girl with a pearl earring. By Alexandros Models.

Love this bust. Very interesting to paint. A lot of thought went into it, and wether or not to have two earrings, what tone to use, brushstrokes etc. In the end I simply went with something similar to the original palette. Hard to really catch the look from her, and spent a lot of time repainting the eyes. In the end I am happy. But not with the picture, really need to learn how to shoot the models.

  • Jens Riber Poulsen

    This really is some of the bestI have seen from your hand. gj!

    • Jakob V

      Thanks so much Jens! And Thanks for comments along the way

  • girlpainter57

    great palette ,lovely subtle tones . and a much better picture than I can achive

    • Jakob V

      Thank you so much. And for someone who paints women so well that is a huge complement:)

  • Peder Bartholdy

    Really wonderful job you did on this! The brush strokes really compliment the subject here. One of the best art to bust translations I have seen!

    • Jakob V

      Very glad to hear!

  • Marco Ruano Miniature Painter

    Simplemente bello, Gold!!!

    • Jakob V

      Thank you Marco! Happy you think so. And lo and behold, it did just hit the gold mark, Thank you! :)

  • Kristian Simonsen

    My favorite from you.

    • Jakob V

      Thank you Kristian

  • pit rehmke

    Hello Jacob,
    I still have to paint this bust in front of me.
    If I manage to paint it the way you could, I would be happy.
    A really very authentic painting reminiscent of Jan Vermeer.
    Gold !!!

    • Jakob V

      Ah so cool. Thank you. Find me on facebook, and we could chat there. Thanks so much

  • Ben (EclypseDesigns) Curry

    Love it :)

    • Jakob V

      Thank you Ben! I am very glad you do!

  • Herman aka Glitterwolf

    Wow!

    • Jakob V

      Thanks!

  • Olmo Castrillo

    Beautiful and subtle work. Love it!

    • Jakob V

      Thank you!!

  • John Delamere

    Very nice!