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Cambridge, Canada
$1,300.00
Title
Professor Portrait Commission
Artist
Hanne Lore Koehler
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
My oil on canvas portrait of Professor McKeegan hangs in the new B.Thomas Golisano Center for Integrated Sciences on the campus of Niagara University in Lewiston, New York (near Buffalo, NY). Professor McKeegan was a faculty member of the Biology Department for 42 years. The painting was commissioned by his son and daughter who sent me a number of photos to use as reference which they felt captured the essence of his personality, while at the same time provided suitable detail on which to base a portrait painting. The painting required that he be attired in his university alma mater robe. They also provided separate photos of the robe, crest and medal.
After studying all the photos, I got the impression that Professor McKeegan was a dynamic bright lively character who cared about his students, expressed his own opinions without offending and had amazing charisma and charm. He looked very distinguished yet he had that mischievous twinkle in his eye and warm genuine smile that defined his remarkable personality. His hair is fantastic in one of the reference photos I used for this portrait and gives him that look of Albert Einstein brilliance that I felt would distinguish his portrait from the rest and leave a memorable impression.
I wanted my unconventional portrait style to convey his extraordinary character, personality and individuality. I hope you find that my vibrant contemporary style adds life to this memorial portrait and stands out from the rigid stoic portraits one normally finds in a university portrait gallery.
Thank you to the hosts of the following groups for featuring my image. I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Wisconsin Flowers And Scenery
Painting The Old Way
Old Masters Painters And Traditional Arts
The Gallery Wall
FAA Portrait Gallery
Exclusively Drawings And Paintings
Portrait Art Of People And Animals
FAA Portraits
Women Painters - No Photos
Uploaded
September 9th, 2015
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Melbourne, FL - United States
Wonderful portrait, Hanne. I like the background, which seems to add to the Professor's happiness. f
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Spectacular Professor Portrait Commission composition, lighting, shading, beautiful colors and artwork! F/L voted
Bradford, VT - United States
Wonderful portrait, moving and the new B.Thomas Golisano Center for Integrated Sciences MUST have been honored to have this masterful work for themselves FAV/L
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Magnificent Professor McKeegan Portrait capture, lighting, shading and artwork! F/L voted
Cambridge, ON - Canada
Thank you so much, Madalena, for the honor of featuring my painting in WOMEN PAINTERS group! I appreciate your generous support and promotion!
St. Louis, MO - United States
Wonderful portrait Hanne! Congratulations on this outstanding commission!!! vf
South Shields, Ty - United Kingdom
An amazing portrait of this learned Professor, who was obviously very far from being a dry academic!
Sydney, NS - Australia
No doubt you fulfilled the requirements of your commission. I am drawn immediately to this portrait by the warmth of his personality & his wonderful eyes. Very impressive! L/F
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful appreciation and support of my painting, Joe!
Auburn, CA - United States
Wonderful portrait! You are so lucky to have it hanging now on the campus! What an honor! L/F
Cedar City, UT - United States
Excellent detail in this life-like commissioned oil painting Hanne!!!...F/L/T/FB
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your generous comment, support and promotion of my painting, Donna!
Salem, VA - United States
Amazing work, Hanne!!! Congrats on receiving such an wonderful commission! Beautifully done with your characteristic talent for capturing much more than surface quality....LF
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you, Bonnie for your thoughtful and gracious comment and support of my painting!
Paradise, CA - United States
Beautiful work, Hanne - wouldn't your father be proud! You've captured the essence of the professor's personality in a sensitive and wonderfully painted portrait - L/F!
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and appreciation for my painting, Michele!
Espoo - Finland
Stunign painting! And congratulations! How great that this painting will hang in the new B Thomas Golisano Center. LF
Little Falls, MN - United States
Great portrait and use of values, and excitement of texture near his head. Very lovely! L/f
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful appreciation and support of my painting, Kathy!
Cambridge, ON - Canada
Thank you, Kathryn. for featuring my painting in PORTRAIT ART OF PEOPLE AND ANIMALS! I am honored!
Pune, Ma - India
Classic portrait. Lovely expressions, detailing and the color rendering is just masterful. L/F
Hanston, Ks - United States
I, too, found this painting on Exclusively Drawing and Paintings, Hanne. Simply superb. Love the expression and excellency of your work! Absolutely beautiful! l/f/t/g/p
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you so much, Candy, for your thoughtful appreciation, support and promotion of my portrait! I am honored!
Austin, TX - United States
Saw this featured in Exclusively Drawings and Paintings. This is an absolutely beautiful portrait!!!! You captured all that you were after and have displayed all the greatness of this man. Adding to my favorites and voting!!
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you so much for your generous comment and appreciation of my portrait, Carlin! You made my day!
Ann Arbor, MI - United States
Congratulations! Your work is being featured on the homepage of the “Exclusively Drawings and Paintings” group! You’re invited to archive this image by posting it in our Discussion thread, “Archive Your Art, Featured Or Picked For Our Homepage.”
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for featuring my painting in EXCLUSIVELY DRAWINGS AND PAINTINGS group, Jim! I am honored!
Cambridge, ON - Canada
Thank you so much, Scott, for including my portrait painting in the features of FAA PORTRAIT GALLERY! I am honored!
Malaga, An - Spain
Superb, characterful portrait Hanne! L/F f t g+ p
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful comment, support and generous promotion, Rosemary!
Iola, WI - United States
Such wonderful and realistic details....amazing painting, as always! L&F
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful appreciation and support of my painting, Carolyn!
Casa Grande, AZ - United States
Fabulous Oil Portait of Professor McKeegan..............v./f./t./Pin it in faa wall
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and generous support and promotion of my painting, Beverly!
Cambridge, ON - Canada
Thank you for featuring my portrait on THE GALLERY WALL, CJ! I appreciate the exposure and the great honor!
Nalcrest, FL - United States
Excellent details and artwork, Hanne! L,f,tw,g+
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful appreciation of my painting, Zina! Sincere thanks for your kind support and promotion!
Oamaru, No - New Zealand
A fabulous portrait you have painted here Hanne with super detail and a very pleasant expression. L/F.
Cologne, No - Germany
EXCELLENT Work. V/F/TW
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your kind comment, support and promotion of my painting, Mah!
Monee, IL - United States
A Very Fine Oil Portrait, Hanne! I'm certain your clients were extremely pleased… L&F
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