Friday, August 16, 2013

National Gallery of Art - Copyist program - Girl Arranging Her Hair by Mary Cassatt


Things are going well at the National Gallery of Art.  I am continuing my work on "Girl Arranging Her Hair" by Mary Cassatt.  I am nearing the end and I think one more Friday will do it.  I hope to complete her on this Friday's session. I did a lot of detail work today...the wallpaper, darkened the furniture and worked on the background.  I still have to refine the whole thing.  I think I will try to use a palette knife to finish the lights on the night gown...the strokes seem to be pretty rough so hopefully that will do the trick.




Walking towards the gallery to begin, I was called over by one of the guards.  He said "Let me see that painting"...I, of course, obliged.  He then proclaimed "Ah, Mary Cassatt...she would be proud"!   Can you tell it was a perfect day???  What a great way to begin!  As always, people were very inquisitive, but very polite and respectful.   The kids are always the most fun. Their questions are priceless...I especially like when they ask me if I painted the one on the wall too.  One little one asked me if I was a famous artist...;)  No...not famous...just an artist...a very, very happy artist.    

6 comments:

  1. One of my favorite Mary Cassatt paintings,you are so lucky to work from the original! She would be so proud! Beautiful work!

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    1. Thanks so much Celia...the copyist program is such a wonderful opportunity...I can't believe I am doing it!! I have learned so very much. I appreciate your kind words.

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  2. Wonderful especially the form on the forearm and her face. You are doing such a great job on this!

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    1. Thanks Sue...this one is really a challenge but I feel like I am learning so much. Such an amazing experience.

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  3. You should be so happy with the results, Maria. I love it and I look forward to next Friday when you complete this...What a wonderful practice ..you're doing an amazing job.!!!

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  4. Maria,
    What wonderful and well deserved compliments. So special this painting. Beautiful.

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