Saturday, January 23, 2010

Adah and her Baby

This is Adah, the daughter of my niece, Lauren. She is holding a little doll in a blanket. Adah is very independent with her doll so I am glad that she needs help with the receiving blanket. I lost count of how many times that I wrapped the baby up but I remember that it was a joy each time! This is a "shout out" to Adah and her little baby doll! I have been asked if I would take portrait commissions on these small panels. I have been saying no simple because when I paint these small works at random, it is just to please myself and to practice new techniques and to improve my skills. I don't worry about capturing an accurate likeness which entails hours more work. Having been offered more money by a client, I reconsidered! I will start taking commission on 5.9cm square works. The cost for each small oil portrait is 350.00 US due to the additional time and effort that I will be putting in to achieve a strong likeness. Thank you!

2 comments:

  1. Oh what a beautiful child and how beautifully you've painted her looking straight at you with those incredibly beautiful and expressive eyes!
    Marcia

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  2. Thanks, Marcia!

    Yes, Adah's eyes are even more remarkable in real life. She has a very strong character and it is her eyes that give that away.

    Loved the photos of your Mom and Pal! You have a nice blog!

    Christine

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