10" x 8" Oil on Canvas
Here is my very first attempt at painting our great niece, Ava. I have never painted her beautiful skin color before and am clueless but learning. I chose a pose in a red dress to capture the reflected red throughout. A peek at Chris Saper's book "Painting Beautiful Skin Tones with Color and Light" helped a little. I am happy with the painting but want the next one to be more "painterly" and less photographic...like a Harley Brown portrait!
Tomorrow I am participating in Lisa Gloria's on line workshop! Should be very interesting.
I love the painting! It looks just like her! A beautiful little girl. A wonderful job :)
ReplyDeleteIt is uncanny how much this looks like Ava. Bridgett will love it! (so will Velma!)
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ReplyDeleteI love your blog. I really enjoy going on and looking at it everyday. I have always know that you are a awesome artist. It is great that you are sharing your talent. Love You!
ReplyDeleteThank you millsa67! So glad you feel I captured her! Thanks for the post!
ReplyDeleteGreat compliment, Debbie! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAutumn, your confidence in me means a lot! Thanks for keeping an eye on the blog! I will try and keep it interesting.
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