Professor Portrait Commission
by Hanne Lore Koehler
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
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September 9th, 2015
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Comments (64)
AnnaJo Vahle
Wonderful portrait, Hanne. I like the background, which seems to add to the Professor's happiness. f
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Professor Portrait Commission composition, lighting, shading, beautiful colors and artwork! F/L voted
Nancy Griswold
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
Gary F Richards
Magnificent Professor McKeegan Portrait capture, lighting, shading and artwork! F/L voted
Hanne Lore Koehler
Thank you so much, Madalena, for the honor of featuring my painting in WOMEN PAINTERS group! I appreciate your generous support and promotion!
Kathryn Jones
An amazing portrait of this learned Professor, who was obviously very far from being a dry academic!
Joe Vella
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!
Mary Chris Hines
Wonderful portrait! You are so lucky to have it hanging now on the campus! What an honor! L/F
Donna Kennedy
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!
Bonnie Mason
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!
Michele Myers
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!
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