Pastel, 12" x 16"I've often used my daughter as a subject - especially when I'm practicing, poor thing! But this is my favorite painting of her. I made it three summers ago, when I was still pretty new to pastels, from a photo I'd taken during one of the quiet moments of her childhood.
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6 comments:
I love the colors and textures. I had one of my sons model for an artist fellowship group. He did a great job, but didn't want to do it again. HA!
Beautiful waters, Dianne! The sands look slightly drifted and windblown. Just gorgeous.
I love the way you placed your daughter, to the side and looking away from the center of the painting.
Cecelia, I really struggled with that placement ... looking off the scene and all. But I just thought it somehow worked, even though that's not the way it's usually done. Thanks!
That some 'fine' looking sand...so hard to get right..
I think this is so touching - and also a beautiful painting.
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