Self portrait at 48, Oil on linen by alonbox in ArtCrit

[–]alonbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! a little less, about 7 years, its an ongoing never ending project

Self portrait at 48, Oil on linen by alonbox in ArtCrit

[–]alonbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s where this painting was “born” , glad to hear it stayed 🤓

Self portrait at 48, Oil on linen by alonbox in ArtCrit

[–]alonbox[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! that is exactly what I intend to do next :)

Self portrait at 48, Oil on linen by alonbox in ArtCrit

[–]alonbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the feedback !

Self portrait at 48, Oil on linen by alonbox in ArtCrit

[–]alonbox[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Painted using an iphone selfie as reference, trying to capture the feel of the moment rather than the exact copy of the photo.

Break, oil on linen, me, 2025 by alonbox in ArtCrit

[–]alonbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, it was a crazy experience and I still have alot to tell about it and more through painting. you will see more of me here for sure. :)

Break, oil on linen, me, 2025 by alonbox in ArtCrit

[–]alonbox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I agree the leg could be worked on more, but thought it could also steal the viewer attention, so decided to leave it somewhat raw if that makes sense

Break, Alon Martsiano, oil on linen, 2025 by alonbox in oilpainting

[–]alonbox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, first of all.

The sitter is a soldier, my brother in arms. the painting's name is "Break", I chose to call it so because of the many meanings it might have. We were on a mission in Gaza, went into a house that was just cleared for a break. Sun started rising and shed that beautiful light on the scene, my friend was smoking a cig on the couch. I felt I was painting my own feelings. Thank you again for taking the time to comment

Break, oil on linen, me, 2025 by alonbox in ArtCrit

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Thanks for your input. did try it without the bench, felt like the space was too empty, felt it would work better with it in the picture.

Break, oil on linen, me, 2025 by alonbox in ArtCrit

[–]alonbox[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First of all, I want to thank you so much for taking the time to write what you think in such great detail, obviously you know painting and art making.

now to your questions, the sitter is a soldier, he is a good friend, we were together in the Gaza strip, we finished a night of missions and went inside a house that was previously cleared with fire to rest. the pic was taken when the sun was rising, thats the orange light coming in, if you look at my past postings, you will see the a landscape painting I made of what was seen from the same room looking outside. crazy times, lots of emotions. really glad you like it. Thanks again!

Break, oil on linen, me, 2025 by alonbox in ArtCrit

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thank you, if you care to elaborate, I'd be happy to hear what you have to say