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Portrait Abstract

Portrait Abstract Oil Painting 12×16 by Winifred Whitfield See below: I thought I’d show you…

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PURPLE FLOWERS

Purple Flowers Oil Painting 11×14 by Winifred Whitfield It may have been 6 months ago…

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Man Reading

Man Reading, Listening to Music with Toothpick in Mouth 12×16 Oil Painting by Winifred Whitfield…

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My Biography

Hi, my name is Winifred.

I have  closed my online STORE where I sold digital tutorials and online workshops. Essentially, I no longer teach digital art. I focus exclusively on oil painting.

With the guidance of friends a “home gallery” was created.  It’s pretty fun to live in a gallery. One hundred  thirty paintings are currently on my walls and growing!

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My days are filled with oil painting, primarily portraits and still life paintings. Click Here to access my Blog,  and scroll through to see examples of my still life and portrait paintings.  I have created many commissioned portraits and a variety of still lifes.

Examples of Oil Portraits by Winifred Whitfield

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EDUCATION

  • Master’s Degree in Urban and Region Planning – University of Southern California.
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work – University of Southern California.

PHOTOGRAPHY CERTIFICATIONS – Wedding and Portrait Photographers International

  • Accolade of Photographic Mastery
  • Accolade of Outstanding Photographic Achievement
  • Accolade of Exceptional Photographic  Achievement
  • Accolade of Lifetime Photographic Excellence (the Highest level granted by WPPI)

Workshops and Speaking Engagements

  • Winifred has conducted workshops in Canada, New York, London, England, Las Vegas, Nevada, New Jersey, Illinois, Seattle

Awards

  • Perfect Print Award ~ Northeast Photography Convention
  • Kodak Gallery Award

Print Judging 

  • Print Competition Judging at international competition multiple years at WPPI and in and Great Britain

 

 

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Portrait Abstract

Portrait Abstract Oil Painting 12×16 by Winifred Whitfield

See below: I thought I’d show you a bit of the beginning. I didn’t know where I’d go with this when I started. You can see I could have developed it in a more refined traditional manner to. I chose, however, to be more daring and to see if I could actually pull it off. I’ve tried before without good results in my opinion. But those were steps toward becoming a bit more experienced and confident in a more abstracted portrait look which is not natural for me. I both enjoyed the process and and I actually like it.

Initial block-in

Above: Notice the fine lines white lined on the forehead. and off to the left. Those are remnants of a grid I sketched in order to place the features accurately.

Block-in 2 – some values added.

Overall, I spent quite a bit of time developing the sketch and block-in over, which I painted. I didn’t want too much assistance with the features, however, because that doesn’t facilitate developing stronger drawing skills. I don’t have to use a grid and most of the time I don’t use one at all. It just takes longer to get things right.

Thank you for sharing my art journey. Feel free not to read any further of you have no interest in my political opinions. This won’t hurt my feelings. Winifred

RESISTANCE FOR DEMOCRACY: First of all, I want to say, I stand with Senator Cory Booker! Amazing 25 hour + filibusterer in the Senate in opposition Donal/Elon criminality and attack to needed services in this country I stand with Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Chris Murphy, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Jasmine Crockett. They are strong leaders of the resistance.

I decided “resistance” is a better theme than Ranting! Other than blowing off steam momentarily – which can feel good – it doesn’t move one forward in fact or in consciousness. So, I decided to focus on “the peoples resistance”. Despite what both of those crazy men – Donald and Elon – continue to do, ground roots efforts persist and are making progress. A great example of course is the election a couple days ago of liberal Supreme court Justice in Wisconsin who struggled against the financial support of Elon who funded her opposition but the opposition LOST. That’s a big deal. Town Hall meetings are attracting thousands of loud and angry citizens who are calling for Republican and Democratic leaders to do more to stop service reductions desperately needed by regular citizens and veterans of this country and the ruin of the economy. Then there is direct resistance to Elon and Tesla, where both demonstrations and declining purchases, are tanking Elon’s brand and wealth. In response, he exclaims how cruel it is that people express how happy they are to see his stock prices decline!!!! He waves his chain saw in glee, excited to lead cuts in federal programs but is surprised people are happy when he experiences misfortune. This is INSANITY and TOTAL LACK OF EMPATHY – plain and simple. Both Elon and Donald are deranged and have the same disease! And then there are the horrors of immigration!!

And now the tariffs extended to all countries! Things are moving in a very bad direction. Fortunately the resistance is growing – including resistance by those who foolishly voted for him because they thought his measures wouldn’t affect them – just all those other people. Now they know, he only cares about his billionaire buddies. It’s good to see them falling into line.

WE COULD HAVE HAD A WOMAN IN CHARGE – a smart qualified woman. These things wouldn’t be happening but this country and it’s many segments of the population have failed to support a woman as president. I BELIEVE the problem was far more that a female was contender, than that she is Black. Oh well, lets see what another week brings. Winifred

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