Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Unfinished Mom and The National Gallery of Art


Unfinished mom

My mom doesn't like having her picture taken so getting sources for portraits is a challenge.  At our recent family reunion my brother Dan, and excellent photographer, took many family photos.  I love this one of my mom so I did a quick sketch just for fun.


This is my progress picture of the National Gallery of Art.  It still doesn't look like I have accomplished much but I have been working diligently.  I brought a tiny brush with me today…I usually try to use large brushes…but the detail on this one requires a very small one.  I started on the right and decided to paint each person in turn…It was slow going but it is such a rewarding piece to reproduce.  I am loving it!  

8 comments:

  1. Love this one of your Mom and would say you are almost done....keep that character that you captured and the freshness....Very very strong....love vignettes....One of your best Maria...just love it!

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  2. Maria the portrait is wonderful! I have always liked the "unfinished" approach to portraits - as Kathy said, to keep it fresh, as well as localized and spontaneous. Great work. I can totally relate to being camera shy, but I bet she'll love this. What a sweet face.

    Thanks too for sharing your progress with the Manet. It's a fascinating process!

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  3. Beautiful work of your mother. Beautiful …. I'm sure she love it also.
    Looks like you museum is coming along well also.

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  4. I laughed at the title "unfinished mom" as I think we never ever finish being mom. But a lovely rendition that I imagine is very special for you. Progress is there. I see it!

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  5. Beautiful work on your Mom's portrait! You just keep getting better and better. Your Manet is coming along, too. I'm very impressed!

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  6. Your mom's personality shines through, Maria. And great to see the museum progress report... looking good!

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  7. Beautifully painted, Maria!! Gorgeous skin tones and love the way she's holding up her head...

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