"She just couldn't decide between being an artist when she grew up and being a vet. Her mother responded, you don't have to decide sweet girl. you can be both."
Loved this reference photo with the bright colors. I find children easier to portray then adults, but I will continue to try to master this challenging species! Happy Valentines to all, don't eat all the chocolate in one day!
Thanks Sheryl! My favorite part was that I didn't let the skin color get muddy, it seems with my previous people painting, i tried to get more color too soon. I went really slow with adding color, letting it dry in between washes. I liked that the color stayed more clear. Every now and then I think I am learning!
Thanks Kathryn, I need to hang this one in the studio, to remind myself not to let my colors get muddy! You are so good at that, love how your washes always look so clear and bright.
Wow, Maria! Love this- the colors are beautiful and it is so well painted!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job, she is so cute!
Thanks Sheryl! My favorite part was that I didn't let the skin color get muddy, it seems with my previous people painting, i tried to get more color too soon. I went really slow with adding color, letting it dry in between washes. I liked that the color stayed more clear. Every now and then I think I am learning!
ReplyDeleteI also say "WOW"! Beautifully done, Maria. Such vibrant colors, and what a cute pose.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathryn, I need to hang this one in the studio, to remind myself not to let my colors get muddy! You are so good at that, love how your washes always look so clear and bright.
ReplyDeleteLovely work, Maria. She looks so happy and carefree! xx
ReplyDeleteThe good old days Pat!
ReplyDeletePerfect colors for the day, Valentine's Day! Sweet painting, captured a spirit!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Mary Anne, what a wonderful complement!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet painting! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Crystal, they sure grow up quickly, fun to remember them at this age!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly lovely!
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