Oil on canvas - 24" x 30"
Allen, our great-nephew, flew to Texas this week to start a new career with the U.S. Air Force. We are so proud of him and will miss his handsome smiling face around here!
This is an older painting from a photo I took of him celebrating his fifth birthday as he intently watched his dad adjust the seat on his new bicycle! How quickly the years flew by! The painting is hanging in the home of Allen's parents. Now I shall look forward to painting him in his uniform!
whoa, rosemary.. this is REALLY good!! i love the intent looks, and postures.. saying "wow dad is so smart"!! what a wonderful painting!!! i bet it brings back some great memories...
ReplyDeleteWowww Rosemary...Extremely prefect painting..:) Allen must be very happy to see this painting...Beautiful compose and lovely choice of colors...:)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cindi! This was fun painting...Allen was such a quiet sweet little boy. Now he's a tall handsome serious young man...Glad I did this one! Yes...great memories!
ReplyDeleteMegha, thank you for the nice comments! If I did the painting today, I would probably tone down that red a bit! So glad you like it!!!
ReplyDeleteRosemary, I love your painting. You have captured a wonderful moment. I bet your nephew really treasures this painting.Silvia
ReplyDeleteSilvia, thank you! I think Allen likes the painting and hopefully his parents treasure it! It's been hanging around a long time...but I think it's still special as are they!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful painting, Rosemary! A terrific composition, and a heart-warming narrative. Makes me nostalgic for simpler days. :-)
ReplyDeleteI remember when Allen was the sweet little boy. Now he is a handsome man. I love this painting. I know he has always loved it too. The little boy in the picture with Allen & Kelley was Allen's best friend Jesse.
ReplyDeleteYour paintings are so gorgeous, Rosemary! All of them. Painting your great-nephew in his uniform? Hair styles will probably not be much different than his 5 year old style! LOL
ReplyDeleteWow, Liz! Thank you! So happy to see your
ReplyDeleteRed Hot and Blue! We've missed your posts! I appreciate your comments!
Thanks for stopping by, Auty! It does seem that Allen and Jesse grew up much too fast! I remember that birthday so well! So glad the painting is special to you and to Allen!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Thank you, Autumn Leaves! So glad you stopped by and signed on as a follower! Bet you are correct in your hair style assumption! Can't wait to see him in his uniform!
ReplyDeleteGreat painting, Rosemary - it's such a nice scene. I look forward to seeing a portrait of Allen in his uniform.
ReplyDeleteThanks Edward - Am really enjoying portraits right now and do hope to paint Allen again! Am looking forward to seeing more portraits from you. Your little boy is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great painting. What great memories. Thanks to Allen for his service to our country for all of us. I will be waiting for the painting in uniform. You do beautiful and meaningful work.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo! Really appreciate your stopping by. We are proud of Allen and I do hope to paint him in uniform!
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