10" x 8" - oil on canvas
This is a study in shapes. I really tried to stay away from detail and look at shapes rather than features. Another in the "Shades Series" - this is daughter, Stephanie, painted from a photo taken on a hot day at the Great Smokey Mountain Railway Station in Bryson City, NC. The challenge was in playing with the light and shadow, and in contrasting her soft skin and hair against the rusty rail car. I'm not happy with the hair (Sorry Steph) ...but this was fast work for me and I'm pleased with most of it! There was a cast shadow in the photo that fell across her head and ear and down her back. I didn't include that at first but decided it provided an interesting way to break up shapes so painted it in and I think it works.
I love the pose, and the way the light is striking the figure. Beautiful skin tones, too. Very nice work!!!
ReplyDeleteThe expression is so real . Great painting.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely brilliant Rose! The use of shadows ad colors is perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteRosemary, I love the hair ('What you talkin' 'bout, Willis?) and the shadow is brilliant. Gorgeous portrait of your daughter and you just don't look old enough to have a daughter in this age bracket (not that I know what her age is; you just look young). Now that I'm done tripping over my tongue, I should probably move along...
ReplyDeleteVery nice work, Rosemary; I'm jealous of your talent! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. My blog isn't about my painting but about celebrating life; painting helps me through the rough times. :o)
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wow rosemary you are wonderful with these portraits... and by the way beautiful daughter... the glasses and the shadow work are amazing... hope you and your family have wonderful Easter...
ReplyDeleteWow! is the word, Rosemary. Your recent portraiture work is just outstanding.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and for your comments on my blog.
God bless and Happy Easter
Rosemary, what a beautiful painting and what a beautiful daughter. You are a wonder with these portraits and figures. The shadow does work well and so does her hair. I think it's great! I'm sure your daughter will, also. May you and your family have a Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteYou really caught the light in this beautifully Rosemary. What a lovely painting of a lovely young woman.
ReplyDeleteAnd well done on your first anniversary - I so admire you guys who keep tabs on these things. I have no idea when mine is! The painting you posted "My Song" is absolutely stunning and no wonder it sold before the paint dried!
Wonderful portrait - I especially like the pose and the shadow definitely works. I really need to jump in and try some portraits....
ReplyDeleteClaire, Rishi and Megha, Thank you! Thank you! In my last post I said I would try and do better with blogging...and...I'm slow again! I really appreciate your comments!
ReplyDeleteSherry and Cindi, you two always make me smile! I'm pleased with the way the portrait turned out and I think she likes it - our son-in-law loves it! Sherry, thanks for the compliments re my age! Stephanie was 13 years old when she came into my life! What a blessing she is!
ReplyDeleteGary, thank you so much! Your blog, tips, and even email (when I'm slow to catch on) are so appreciated! So glad you posted a photo of "Rudy the barking pig"! Wish I had time to paint the moose cow for your challenge!
ReplyDeleteJo, so glad you visited and left a comment! "Boar's Tooth" tells me you are quite a talented painter yourself! "Celebration of Life" is a lovely blog and I'm glad I found it!
ReplyDeleteHope your "rough times" are few!
Pat, Liz and Lori, I sooooo appreciate your comments! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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