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PASTEL is a wonderful medium that has so very much to offer! There are several misconceptions about pastels. First, pastels are not “chalks”! Chalk is calcite, made from fossilized sea creatures, and such as what is used in schools to mark on a chalk board. In fact, pastel sticks are made with the same pigments used in expensive watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints. As with other media, pastels are available in a wide range of qualities from a variety of manufacturers. A binder such as glycerin is added to the finely ground powder of pure pigment to keep the pastel sticks holding together, solid, and manageable after drying. Pastels differ from other media in that they require no other chemicals or additives. Some pastel artists do use a fixative, a sticky lacquer, to help attach one layer of pastel to another. Jack prefers to use pastels dry and uses no fixatives or sprays during painting or as a final cover spray, since those can eventual discolor. Pastels are made on paper, board, or panel --usually, the best choice is a 100% cotton rag medium weight paper available in quite a few colors. Since no chemicals are added to the color mix in Jack's works, the pastel painting has a very long life when framed using contemporary preservation techniques.

A sweet aspect of the portrait as a gift is the giver being there for as much as of the process as is possible. I suggest introducing the portrait idea as a gift at a special occasion or at the holidays with a card or a creative presentation. The subject of the painting, or recipient, will have the fun in anticipating your gift as a process, and start thinking about what they might want or prefer. That way you can be sure the portrait will conclude with a positive result, and it stretches out your gift! The giver, the recipient, the subject, everyone is in on the portrait, and engaged along the way, anticipating your wonderful gift of a finished portrait. Grandparents and friends are often present for the first sitting and then certainly in on the revealing. We can make the unveiling an event! One of my portraits (the girl with the cat, above) was a gift of the girl’s grandmother who saw to it that all of her grandchildren were painted by Jack Anglin. Not only was the portrait a valued gift, but the matriarch was in on all the events she created for her family with every one of the sittings for four children. She enjoyed the suspense waiting on the finished paintings, sharing the process of the portrait from start to finish! In the case of the portrait with the cat, the child posed on her grandmother's sofa, --your portrait has the potential for those kind of special inclusions of place, furniture, jewelry, animals, etc. Jack loves collaborating with his patrons! Call!

Below you should find all the information you might need about portraits by Jack Anglin. Please understand, these are not retouched canvases like some popular photographers produce -- all of the images here and what I can create for you are purely works of art from one artist’s mind and hand. It’s a very special thing, and a amazing responsibility which Jack Anglin takes very seriously.

WORKING FROM YOUR PHOTOS Occasionally I am asked to make a painting from a customer’s photo. Whether it’s for a posthumous portrait or perhaps just a perfect photographic image that demands being used, I am more that happy to take a look at your photo and imagine how it might be possible to proceed. The best thing would be to just make contact and send along a scan of the photo, I’ll see what I can do, at no charge for a consultation and with zero obligation to proceed. Thank you for taking time to read this important information. I'll be very happy to talk about any ideas or questions you might have. -Jack Anglin

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OIL PAINTINGS are usually made on stretched fabric of fine canvas or high quality linen that enables the creation of large flat surfaces. These 'canvases' are larger and better than practically found with light papers or heavy wood panels. Canvas and linen fabrics have a wide range of thread thickness, thread count, and finished textures. Generally, oil paints allow more time for the artist to blend and work the paint before it is set up and drying/hardening on the surface. After drying, the texture first applied can provide a rich surface over which more paint is easily and readily received with interesting effects. Oil paints also have a wonderful depth and natural beauty and provide the artist the ability to work in layers as transparent glazes with varnishes. The way Jack uses oil paint varies with each painting. A tremendous amount of effects are possible by using thick and thin paint and by mixing techniques. His portraits are

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When you view any of the impressionist works that were created in pastel, and you realize the beauty of their colors as well as the high quality of their present state (though made 100 years ago, or more), then you can see why today pastel is still a choice medium used by many fine art professionals all over the world. All that is required to keep the pastel painting safe and undamaged is for it to be framed under glass, with a mat to keep it out of contact with the glass. Ultraviolet radiation will affect any pigment in any media, so it is best to frame pastels with a museum quality UV protective glass. New kinds of glass and acrylic panels are available that are superior to the old non- glare glass and include a UV filter, which is always Jack's preference for use with his pastel paintings. SIZE CONSIDERATIONS Some portraits demand a large scale, while others are better served in a smaller format. How this is determined has to do with where the portrait is intended to hang, how many subjects are included, what kind of background environment is desired, and of course, the price. These are all things to talk about with the artist -- it will all become clear before anything is started.

characteristically smooth when it comes to the face, skin and other soft elements. Recently some details have taken on more texture with under-painting and are very expressive-- especially concerning the background and other parts of the painting. Jack strives to use high quality pigments that are recommended to be compatible with other paint components and mediums. His palette uses colors recommended by contemporary and traditional artists and experts who have taken seriously the problem of choosing paint and pigments. His choice of colors are less likely to crack or fade since they are selected by examining the chemical composition and the compatibility of all the pigments that could be used together. Oil paints are wonderful to use! The artist wishes he could adequately convey the thrill of mixing colors, applying paint, and seeing a painting take shape with oil paint.

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"Myers", pastel on cotton paper 18" x 22"

Thank you for visiting my portrait gallery and website! Below you should find all the information you might need about portraits by Jack Anglin. Please understand, these are not retouched canvas prints like some popular photographers produce -- all of the images here and what I can create for you are purely works of art from one artist’s mind and hand. It’s a very special thing, and a amazing responsibility which Jack takes very seriously. Call if you have any questions!

Jack Anglin's Media & Technique OIL PAINTINGS are usually made on stretched fabric of fine canvas or high quality linen that enables the creation of large flat surfaces. These 'canvases' are larger and better than practically found with light papers or heavy wood panels. Canvas and linen fabrics have a wide range of thread thickness, thread count, and finished textures. Generally, oil paints allow more time for the artist to blend and work the paint before it is set up and drying/hardening on the surface. After drying, the texture first applied can provide a rich surface over which more paint is easily and readily received with interesting effects. Oil paints also have a wonderful depth and natural beauty and provide the artist the ability to work in layers as transparent glazes with varnishes. The way Jack uses oil paint varies with each painting. A tremendous amount of effects are possible by using thick and thin paint and by mixing techniques. His portraits are characteristically smooth when it comes to the face, skin and other soft elements. Recently some details have taken on more texture with under-painting and are very expressive--especially concerning the background and other parts of the painting. Jack strives to use high quality pigments that are recommended to be compatible with other paint components and mediums. His palette uses colors recommended by contemporary and traditional artists and experts who have taken seriously the problem of choosing paint and pigments. His choice of colors are less likely to crack or fade since they are selected by examining the chemical composition and the compatibility of all the pigments that could be used together. Oil paints are wonderful to use! The artist wishes he could adequately convey the thrill of mixing colors, applying paint, and seeing a painting take shape with oil paint. PASTEL is a wonderful medium that has so very much to offer! There are several misconceptions about pastels. First, pastels are commonly called “chalks”! But chalk is calcite, made from fossilized sea creatures, and such as what is used in schools to mark on a chalk board. In fact, pastel sticks are made with the same pigments used in expensive quality watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints. As with other media, pastels are available in a wide range of qualities and colors from a variety of manufacturers. A binder such as glycerin is added to the finely ground powder of pure pigment to keep the pastel sticks holding together, solid, and manageable after drying. Pastels differ from other media in that they require no other chemicals or additives. Some pastel artists do use a fixative, a sticky lacquer, to help attach one layer of pastel to another. Jack prefers to use pastels dry and uses no fixatives or sprays during painting or as a final cover spray, since those can eventual discolor. Pastels are made on paper, board, or panel --usually, the best choice is a 100% cotton rag medium weight paper that’s available in quite a few colors. Since no chemicals are added to the color mix in Jack's works, the pastel painting has a very long life when framed using contemporary preservation techniques. When you view any of the impressionist works that were created in pastel, and you realize the beauty of their colors as well as the high quality of their present state (though made 100 years ago, or more), then you can see why today pastel is still a choice medium used by many fine art professionals all over the world. All that is required to keep the pastel painting safe and undamaged is for it to be framed under glass, with a mat to keep it out of contact with the glass. Ultraviolet radiation will affect any pigment in any media, so it is best to frame pastels with a museum quality UV protective glass. New kinds of glass and acrylic panels are available that are superior to the old non-glare glass and include a UV filter, which is always Jack's preference for use with his pastel paintings. SIZE CONSIDERATIONS Some portraits demand a large scale, while others are better served in a smaller format. How this is determined has to do with where the portrait is intended to hang, how many subjects are included, what kind of background environment is desired, and of course, the price. These are all things to talk about with the artist -- it will all become clear before anything is started.

Are You Considering Making a Gift of a Portrait? A sweet aspect of the portrait as a gift, is the giver being present for as much as of the process as is possible. I suggest introducing the portrait idea as a gift at a special occasion or at the holidays with a card or a creative presentation. The subject of the painting, or recipient, will have the fun in anticipating your gift as a process, and start thinking about what they might prefer. That way you can be sure a portrait will conclude with a positive result, and it stretches out your gift! The giver, the recipient, the subject, everyone is in on the portrait, and engaged along the way, anticipating your wonderful gift of a finished portrait. Grandparents and friends are often present for the first sitting, and certainly in on the revealing. We can make the unveiling an event! One of my portraits (the girl with the cat, above) was a gift of the girl’s grandmother, who saw to it that all of her grandchildren were painted by Jack Anglin. Not only was the portrait a valued gift, but the matriarch was in on all the events she created for her family with every one of the sittings for four children. She enjoyed the suspense waiting on the finished paintings, sharing in the portrait event from start to finish! In the case of the portrait with the cat, the child posed on her grandmother's sofa, --your portrait has the potential for those kind of special inclusions of place, furniture, jewelry, animals, etc. Jack loves collaborating with patrons. Call!

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