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My granddaughter took this picture of herself. The face full of expectation and happiness had to be painted. I learned a lot from this painting. I felt more comfortable than on yesterday's portrait. There is a ton to learn about painting a face and I have only just begun. I remember being her age and full of wonder. Don't you remember?
I will rephotograph tomorrow because I keep getting a nasty glare.
6X8 inches
oil
Raymar canvas panel

Comments

Carol Blackburn said…
Very nice, Linda. Oh, to be young again................
September 22, 2010 3:13 PM
Unknown said…
I think you said it all with this piece. Good job, Linda.
September 22, 2010 5:39 PM
Linda Popple said…
Wonderful little portrait of your beautiful granddaughter! You did a great job of capturing that expectation and joy! And as Carol said - Oh, to be young again!! :-)
September 22, 2010 6:12 PM
LindaHunt said…
Thank you for your comments...Yes, to be young and have less complexity in ones life!!
September 22, 2010 10:23 PM
Susan Roden said…
Makes me smile Linda. love the expression and the simplicity.
September 22, 2010 10:37 PM
Becky Joy said…
Really nice. Beautiful job on the expression.
September 23, 2010 1:35 AM
Carol Schiff Daily Painting said…
Nice one Linda. It has a wonderful watercolor-like quality!
September 23, 2010 3:28 AM
Virginia Floyd said…
Grandchildren are wonderful, aren't they? I have a friend who calls them her grand darlings. And this is a darling painting!
September 23, 2010 12:17 PM
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