Wednesday, March 14, 2012

A Child's Portrait

 I recently completed this commissioned portrait, derived  from a photo taken in the 1960's of a most adorable young girl. The medium is cut paper, and the face was done with micron pens and colored pencils. I used acrylic paint for details on the cat's face. The cat, by the way, was not in the original photo!




Before sending it off to my customer, who is also a dear friend, I added a brighter sparkle to the girl's  eyes and a few more highlights to her hair. Unfortunately I didn't get a photo of those final touches.

It's always rewarding to finish a promised project, and I have another one in progress as I write this.

Hope everyone who reads this is having a very good week! 

                                                                         

10 comments:

  1. You definitely captured her sweetness :).
    Stay inspired!

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  2. She is so cleverly put together. and really is adorable....clever you!
    xx

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  3. You sure do have a knack for these portraits. This one is particularly sweet:)

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  4. She's adorable and you've done such a beautiful job on her! Wonderful piece Judy. xx

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  5. It is wonderful Judy. You have captured such a character there. I love the little cat too! x

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  6. These little cameos say a lot about you, Judy. I look at them and see a happy woman who enjoys putting her talent to use and someone who shares the love of a true sweetheart. (do you see a spark of Kate here??) You are most blessed, my dear. And so are we, to be able to look through this window into your life.

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  7. you're a wildly versatile
    artist!
    so much beauty
    finding it's way
    from you:)
    -Jennifer

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  8. Judy, I will have Lisa take a photo of the finished piece so you can have the highlighted one.

    I love this so much and so does she. You made her 50th Birthday very special.

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