This little fellow is my neighbor's grandson. The picture she gave me was sepia so I had no clue as to his coloring except he had blonde hair and blue eyes. This was kind of an experiment but even though I love it , I don't think she will so I'll probably do another in color for her. It was very good for me to stretch myself and play with monochromatic colors. I worked on him most of the day and feel pleased with the results. Very soft, yet striking.
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Had the studio all to myself ALL day. My fellow painters went to Fort Worth to the Kimball Art Museum and never came back to paint.
I got Sharon finished and even hung her on the wall. It was fun but a little solitary down there all day.
I didn't change the picture to differentiate their suits because I couldn't think of a way to do it that would have been effective. Today I worked on the details in the background and blending shadows. I also worked on Grace's eyes and the metal handrails. They turned out OK. I plan on using this portrait in the Wine Therapist show this fall. I hope their parents like it well enough to buy it.
This little fellow is my neighbor's grandson. The picture she gave me was sepia so I had no clue as to his coloring except he had blonde hair and blue eyes. This was kind of an experiment but even though I love it , I don't think she will so I'll probably do another in color for her. It was very good for me to stretch myself and play with monochromatic colors. I worked on him most of the day and feel pleased with the results. Very soft, yet striking. 
Had the studio all to myself ALL day. My fellow painters went to Fort Worth to the Kimball Art Museum and never came back to paint.
