Preston - SOLD

This young man has the most beautiful blue eyes and a lot of personality behind that smile.

Alice - SOLD

 The second day of the Art Colony we had two lovely models.  This is Alice, a beautiful young lady who was an excellent model.  For me the hard part of portraits is the balance between "saying too much" and saying "just enough".  Julee was excellent at instructing us how to give the viewer enough information without painting details to eyes, lips, etc. that take away from the finished portrait.  The portrait can become outlined and stiff.  I have studied and painted and painted to try and perfect a looser, more impressionistic approach to my portraits.  I was pleased with my Alice.

Colette - SOLD

I am so honored when a friend ask me to paint for them.  This was especially special to me as this is the daughter of my friend's husband.  This young lady is actually in her 20's but my friend had a portrait done of her when she was around 2 years old and wanted to present it to her husband on Father's Day.  What a wonderful idea and great present that signifies what Father's Day is all about.  I have just finished this painting so I find that I have to "live with it" for a couple of days and critique myself to make sure I have done the best job possible.  Happy Father's Day to all fathers out there ---soon!