I started a painting some time ago of my finance's sisters, first posted HERE.....
The youngest sister in the painting was sadly lost to the family at a very young age.As a mother myself I couldn't begin to know how that must feel for the family and especially to a mother. This is most certainly one of the reasons reasons I needed to paint this photo so much and wanted to finish this as a present for the older sister in the painting, it was a special birthday for her, her 65th.
The youngest sister in the painting was sadly lost to the family at a very young age.As a mother myself I couldn't begin to know how that must feel for the family and especially to a mother. This is most certainly one of the reasons reasons I needed to paint this photo so much and wanted to finish this as a present for the older sister in the painting, it was a special birthday for her, her 65th.
The nose shadow on the elder sister on the previous painting was still
giving me trouble. I had washed this back, which is something I almost
never do, and hate doing, it just wasn't happening.
I decided to get out
a fresh clean piece of paper and start again......
There are parts I still like on the first painting, but overall I was so much happier with this one... The nose still gave me problems though. It was an old black & white photo with little detail. On this version I deliberately played down the shadow on that area, this way it would be less noticeable, and works better for it I think.
5 comments:
felicidades, bellísimas obras.
Stephie, you did a wonderful job. It is a beautiful portrait!!!
Looks good, I think your solution was a great one. The girls look so full of life. I am sure she will enjoy the picture.
beautiful work
I'm sure your fiance's sister was overjoyed to receive this incredible gift. Beautiful painting! :)
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