Portrait. But of WHO???

I’ve been feeling a little creative of late, and decided to have another go at painting a portrait. OH NO! I hear you shriek… that’s fine, I shrieked it myself.

Instead of wasting using watercolour, I decided to go down the digital route with this one, and wasted a few thousand pixels and several thousand seconds instead. I shall give a few clues, but will not reveal who it is until a future post. The last time I did this I had so much fun with the almost correct guesses I had to do it again! On with the clues…

She is a she.

She has links to Robin of Loxley.

Erm… she was on TV; she may still be.

She is a she. I know, I’m very helpful.

Her hair isn’t quite right, and neither’s her face… I have a tendency to go down the caricature route with my portraits, and although this isn’t meant to be a caricature some of the features are exaggerated slightly. Hey ho! so be it. It’s still ‘art’. Well, a creation anyway. And colourful. I like a Splodge and Splatter of colour every now and then.

Now then… just who is she??? Hmmm…

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40 responses to “Portrait. But of WHO???”

  1. Jodi avatar
    Jodi

    oh no – here we go again – lol – she looks sooooooooo familiar – but I can’t put a name to her. If she is who I think she is, she looks exactly like “she!” hahaha!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Hehehe! I remembered how you were the last time I did this, Jodi! Would you like to mention where you know who you think this person is from? I can tell you if you’re close… 😉

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      1. Jodi avatar
        Jodi

        so a bit of googling makes me think it could be Lucy Griffiths due to Robin of Loxley. Am I right? originally thought tiffani theissen – maybe – I’m probably way off – and I hate to make you feel bad if I guess way wrong – LOL!

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar
          Tom Merriman

          Ah no! I love the wrong guesses, Jodi… my portrait skills aren’t exactly the top quality type! Haha! 😀
          She’s neither of your guesses, though. She’s from years ago in the original photo, back in the eighties in fact. And Robin of Loxley is a link, but cryptically by association…

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          1. Jodi avatar
            Jodi

            Yes. That is who I see – someone from the 80s but i can’t remember her name. I think you really nailed it. I just can’t think of her name. Lol. Are we close in age? I graduated high school in 1980. 😉

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            1. Tom Merriman avatar
              Tom Merriman

              I left high school in 1984, but I’m not sure about the subject in my portrait – she was probably earlier.

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      2. Jodi avatar
        Jodi

        or Lynda Carter??

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar
          Tom Merriman

          Bahaha!!!! 😀
          Good try… but not this time! 🙂

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  2. prenin avatar
    prenin

    Good picture Tom – much better than I am able to produce these days!!! 🙂

    God Bless!

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Prenin.

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  3. Soul Gifts avatar
    Soul Gifts

    Hmmm, so she’s a she, but is she still alive? Just because she’s on TV does not mean she’s still kicking around on this planet. And just who is Robin of Loxley? Sounds like Maid Marion of Robin Hood fame to me…..

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      She is, he is and she isn’t, Raili!
      I’m not sure if she’s acting now… Robin of Loxley is Robin Hood… and she didn’t play Maid Marion… although she may have done… 😉

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  4. Soul Gifts avatar
    Soul Gifts

    Oh, I meant to say it’s all in the eyes!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Raili. I spent ages on the eyes up to the point where I’d convinced myself she looks nothing like who she’s meant to be. She does, however. To me, anyway! 😀

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  5. Elaine - I used to be indecisive avatar
    Elaine – I used to be indecisive

    Hmmm, I can see I am going to have to do some research!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      I dragged the image into that Google Image search thingy, Elaine, and it brought back the best result saying it looked like a head. At least I’m half way there! I’ll be dropping further clues in as we go along! 🙂

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  6. Sherri avatar
    Sherri

    Wow, great portrait Tom…I love those eyes and how you did her hair. She does look familiar…on TV you say? Hope you tell us soon!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Sherri. I don’t think a lot will know who she is, actually, but they may do. She was in quite a big show back in the day… All will be revealed soon!

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      1. Sherri avatar
        Sherri

        I’m intrigued Tom…!

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar
          Tom Merriman

          Reveal should be along soon… er or later, Sherri. Hehehe!!! 😀

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          1. Sherri avatar
            Sherri

            Good! 🙂

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            1. Tom Merriman avatar
              Tom Merriman

              Sorry about that, Sherri… you’d been unceremoniously flung into spam for some reason. I’d just nipped onto the dashboard and found you there – certainly not the best way to treat a guest such as yourself!
              And, yes, I think you know that the subject for this painting has been revealed… told you it wouldn’t be long!

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              1. Sherri avatar
                Sherri

                Thanks Tom..it’s so frustrating. I was Not your fault, it’s something to do with my comments. Grrrrr!!!! Thanks for setting me free from spam prison…it’s not nice in there! And yes, you were right!

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                1. Tom Merriman avatar
                  Tom Merriman

                  It happens to us all from time to time, Sherri…

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                  1. Sherri avatar
                    Sherri

                    sigh I know… but moving on… 🙂

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                    1. Tom Merriman avatar
                      Tom Merriman

                      🙂

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  7. The Laughing Housewife avatar
    The Laughing Housewife

    Looks a bit like Selena Scott to me. Don’t know if she has links to Robin Hood, though.

    How about telling us her job, at least?

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Hi Tilly! It isn’t Selina, but I can see that now myself.
      She was an actress. She may still be one.
      I’ll try and find more clues!

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  8. Diane Henders avatar
    Diane Henders

    Wow, I wish I could “waste” time and pixels as beautifully as you do, Tom! I don’t have a clue who she might be, but I’ll look forward to the big reveal! 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Aw, thanks, Diane!
      I wonder if you will know her when we reach the end of the game?

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  9. Clues come in many forms. Here’s many. – Beyond the Sphere avatar
    Clues come in many forms. Here’s many. – Beyond the Sphere

    […] clues here which may or may not help with my latest portrait’s identity. I don’t want to give things away too soon… although we may not have to wait until […]

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  10. Debbie H avatar
    Debbie H

    Am I at a disadvantage being on the other side of the world? I’m wondering if we would know her on TV here in Aus?? I’m glad you confirmed she’s a she by the way 🙂 very helpful!! You are very clever and have done a great job with the portrait Tom.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Deb… yes, I’m very helpful at times! 😉
      Although, I think you may be at somewhat of a disadvantage. The US TV programme this person starred in was quite big throughout the eighties, and I thought it was the same everywhere… but a quick look at this type of show broadcast on TV in Australia tells me that it wasn’t broadcast there. Hopefully it was and my source is wrong… we’ll see at the reveal!

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    2. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      I’ve done some further digging, Deb, and reading between the lines, the show was broadcast in Australia. There was talk of a remake which you may have seen…

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      1. Debbie H avatar
        Debbie H

        Ok thanks! I’ll have another look and see if I can guess the person.

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar
          Tom Merriman

          (I hope it has been shown now, and I’m not wasting Deb’s time…)

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  11. A Clue Too Far? – Beyond the Sphere avatar
    A Clue Too Far? – Beyond the Sphere

    […] p align=”center”>Who was this again? […]

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  12. Sue Dreamwalker avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Nope… Can’t say I recognize her Tom so I will have to keep tuning in. 🙂 Great work by the way xxx

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Oops… sorry Sue, this comment appears to have slipped through the net… at least now you know who it is!
      I do not like leaving comments without some kind of reply…🎨

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        🙂 I do xxx

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