Sunday, May 8, 2011

"To Dance To Dream" Watercolor by Kathy Michels



The greatest payment an artist can receive for their painting is not measured in money but in the tears from a mother. Today at the reception and unveiling of our paintings for the "Degas Project" I received just that. It was so rewarding to see how happy the entire family was with the painting of their beautiful daughter. The model was a beautiful girl - inside and out - giggly, happy and full of joy - truly a joy and honor to paint. Finished watercolor matted and framed is 44" x 28".


6 comments:

Bertie Brown said...

so achingly lovely, Kathy..dynamic composition...

Cecelia Lyden said...

Just beautiful, Kathy--the painting and its perspective has a hint of Degas, but with the Michels touch. Lucky, lucky family to have such an amazing tribute to their daughter.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

This is so beautiful, Kathy. I agree with Cecelia, it makes me think of Degas but definitely has your style - gorgeous!

Unknown said...

I hope the mother buys this one, or has already. It is a treasure and a work or art she should have.

Maria Kovalenko Leysens said...

I can see why the family was moved. This says so much. Lovely!

Pat Koscienski said...

I saw this painting up close and personal. It is beautiful! Kathy, I can see why the family was so touched by it.