Precious, adorable expression, lovely skin tones

Very, very nice.

Thank you Sharon. I'm learning Volumes about a child's skin tones. - very easy to mess up!

Thanks Helen.

This is awesome!

This is awesome!

Thanks so much. I think I just stepped up my game. Painting for the family is nerve-racking! They're all opinionated, and none too afraid to state what they think. Most of my work get "That's nice", or less. :-)

You are a very talented artist.  Wonderful work

Thanks, Jan, I really appreciate that from you!

Skylar, I just found this ... it is magical!!  I love it! The expression is so innocent and those eyes .... wow!  Super job. How many more nieces do you have?  Lots I hope!

Sarah said it all. Love the expression you have captured.

Sarah - I sorta snuck this one in today. I finished it sooner than I thought I would. I am quite pleased with it. The good thing about having a Crash Course in Portrature is that each one is easier than the one before. I am still working on little Cora's picture - will probably finish it tomorrow. After that, I have a Nephew, and, unless someone else comes out of the woodwork, that should do it (Except for the one of Marilyn, which she doesn't know about)

Gene - Thanks for commenting. This wasn't as much of a chore as I thought it was going to be!

Skylar,
I agree with you - it is not easy to paint for the family, but you have a good strategy: to show the portrait, when is already done, and this one is a winner - your niece is calm and adorable, it looks like she has a tender heart. We like it, now - good luck with the family! ...I have to paint my three grandchildren too - Christmas is coming.

Valia - You know exactly what I am going through. I once said I would Never do Artwork for Christmas, much less Portraits, But here I am doing it! Good Luck with yours!

Skylar, glad you are fast at painting portraits. That is a lot of pressure to put yourself under (doing it as Christmas presents). That's why I do them as a surprise for the family -- no pressure to get it done (other than what I put on myself). This is really nice. I love the highlight on her nose. It is the perfect finish to a lovely portrait.

Thank you so much, Margo. Trust me, this will probably never be repeated! I thought this year I might save a little money by making gifts - Some ideas are better when kept as ideas only !

Oh, I have done portraits for the family too - let's just say "win some, lose some" - it all depends on how that person sees themselves vs how I see them.   Dangerous ground, but mostly good.

Sarah - As I told you, I did enter into this with trepidations. But - Look at it this way - They can't do any better than me for the price!

You did a fantastic job with this one!!  The skin tones are beautiful and natural. Children are particularly difficult but this one is successful. I'm sure they treasure this masterpiece work.

Thanks, Michael. The family hasn't seen this one yet. I E_M'ed an image to my sister, to get her reaction, but haven't gotten word back yet. (I feel confident she will approve.)

Wonderful job on this one I love the light expression and the skin tones, you must have had a smile on your face painting it even with all the pressure. of trying to get it "right". It sure is a joy to look at.

Muna wadie - Thank You! Yes, I smiled all the way through this one. She is a joy.

How beautiful!

Thank you so much, Cathy. I appreciate it very much!

Oh my, she is precious!  What a wonderful job!

Thanks, Elayne. My sister just critiqued the piece I'm working on - Apparently I have the Hair Wrong! LOL

You should enter this lovely painting in a competition, I'm sure it would do very well and it would generate a lot of commission work for you if that is something you do.

Thanks, LiliAnne - Tho it might place well, I do not enter competitions. I have collectors of my work, and I occasionally sell thru diff galleries, but for the most part, I don't pursue any marketing.

Such a lovely compostion and subject. So very well executed with Oil.

I don't know if I'm too late in replying on this but I'll try anyway.  This is fantastic and I know exactly what you are going through with painting family.  I'm new to this site and just started painting portraits in oil.  I'm working on two right now and I can tell you that you have an amazing painting here.  I've looked through your other works and you are an incredible artist and so versatile.  Do you use glazes? 

JCee - Just found this. Thanks so much. Yes, I use glazes, However, this piece is completely Digital from scratch. In the last year, I have been transitioning to digital. Since about 3 months ago, everything I have painted has been digital. I use ArtRage Software with a Waucom Digital Drawing Pad.

Sure like this one - hard to miss how much you love her

Isa - Thank you so much! I guess the love shows a bit!

Beat4 - This was a labor of love. Thank you.

O my God!
this is perfect!
Congratulations

Beautiful!  Your work is incredible!!

Frade - Thank you so much. I was motivated by my love for this little angel.

Kristin - Thank you. I appreciate your comment beyond words!

Wow - stunning!!

amazing brush strokes

DonnaMac - Thank you so much. She's a real little doll.

A-M - Thanks. I was nervous starting this piece. You know how Family can be! I was very happy with the outcome.

Stunning Portrait! Love the bold brush strokes and very convincing highlights. Very balanced and warm.  Xavier

Wow - you did an excellent job. Beautiful color and the facial expression is perfect. I love it.

Xavier - Thanks so much for commenting. I was doing a bit of experimenting with textures here.

Sue - Thank you so much. I was going for that angelic quality that seems to radiate from a child. Glad you like it.

wow,  I'm impresed, especially those eyes...Fabulus!

Amazing! You're a great MASTER!