Day 51
This lovely lady is Kay. I probably wouldn't have picked her photo to paint because it is a flash photo looking directly into the camera. By now, you know I hate that kind of photo for a painting. Kay is a collector who has purchased more than one of my paintings, so that gives her special status. I emphasised the brushwork in this piece to give it added interest.
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Kay is sure beautiful! You've handled her hair and her eyes with perfection, Carol!
ReplyDeleteI can tell you had fun with the brush work - turned out great!
ReplyDeleteYou handled this flash photo really well Carol...The highlights and strokes came out making one think it wasn't a flash photo!!
ReplyDeleteCarol, this painting is great because of your brushwork . . it makes the painting lively and the lady is pretty.
ReplyDeleteNora
I just love your Portrait challenge you have given your self and have been so generous in sharing with all of us.
ReplyDeleteCheck out the award I left for you on my blog!
Carol!
ReplyDeleteKay has lovely blue eyes, no?
-Dean
Another terrific portrait! Love the treatment of the hair and the highlights on her face.
ReplyDeleteWonderful job, Carol - love the brushwork!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun piece.
ReplyDeleteSo free with your brush strokes.
Love it.