My latest portrait, Oliver with a favorite book, is a companion piece to the one I recently did of Clara. I again used a chinoiserie wallpaper to introduce pattern and color to the background. I think this gives an otherwise classic composition a more modern feel.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
My new painting of Clara
I wanted to do a painting that was foremost a figurative piece and not a traditional portrait. I wanted it to tell a story with universal appeal. Clara was my model along with one of her stuffed bears. I tried to capture something timeless in her pose and clothing but kept it current through my use of color.
Labels:
children,
color,
figure,
fine art,
oil painting,
oils,
portrait,
teddy bear
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