Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Sacred Heart of Jesus after Pompeo Batoni



Sacred Heart of Jesus after Pompeo Batoni, Terry Nelson, 2011
Acrylic on panel.  11 x 14
I worked on this painting very slowly, spending only an hour or two a day, a few days a week.  I didn't want to finish it.  I still have a few more glazes to apply and blend.  The painting is for a large, tabernacle type, retablo frame.
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9 comments:

Father Joe said...

Magnificent! Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy on Us!

Paul Stilwell said...

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on me a sinner.

Beautiful faith-filled work, Terry.

Terry Nelson said...

Thanks very much Paul and Fr. Joe. I finished it yesterday and will likely do another scan before framing.

Nan said...

So beautiful! He looks just like your child Jesus.

Kimvandapool said...

Ooh, that is just beautiful!! I have thought about attempting to draw the SHOJ for some time now, but the idea intimidates me. Terry, you have done it justice!

Keep it up!

Terry Nelson said...

Nan - It does? It may be because the pose is the same - with the hands and the heart that is. Thanks.

Kim - thanks. I was very much intimidated to approach painting the image. I hope it is pleasing to him.

Anonymous said...

He is Love and you have painted Him well. :)

owenswain said...

God bless you Terry and his continued blessing on your art making.

Terry Nelson said...

Thanks very much SF and Owen.