Well, one thing for sure is this, if you want time to go quickly, oil paint seven portraits at one time! I worked on all but one of these today. That one needed to dry. It is fun to see these tiny miniatures of my family sort of take on life as the days go by. I just never get to the other things because I am drawn to this. Well, I don’t need a new outfit sewn anyway because this virus keeps me from socializing. I did water my orchids and I did go to the doctor yesterday.now I will go try to miraculously whip up a delicious supper. Hugs to you all, Shalom, DIANA
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Tiny Portraits
Today I refined a couple of these that need corrections or little adjustments. Then I worked on the images that have dried after having the drawings transferred. Those drawings had also had shading and features emphasized with the neutral dark, then dried. Now I used a mixture of flake white and, where necessary, some titanium white to mark out the brights on the flesh. This will show through the transparent flesh when I do that and I will modify it with more white to even it out and correct the features. Next will be a repeat of these until the skin is smooth and natural looking. I put in background colors, hair and clothing as seems convenient. These tiny paintings have a big impact. They are three and one half inches high but have the beauty of any good painting. If you try this, you will need some tiny good brushes and you will need a support that will not break down over time. Also, consider the frames before beginning because you don’t want to face these challenges after completing the painting.
In case you are wondering, the tentative diagnosis for my abdominal pain seems to be proving to be another wild goose chase. Needless to say, I am weary of this process. Be safe and well. Diana
How does the time go so fast?
I’m sorry my posts are so short but it is six twenty and I have not begun our dinner. I worked on this most of the day and can’t believe it is so late. The likeness is good, I’m happy with it, hope Mollie likes it. I must still modify the skin tones some. Tomorrow I may show you the magnifying glasses I bought after I started these. They are fabulous! Blessings to all.
A Small Diversion
I needed a break from the birthday painting so I brought out these miniatures that I started at least five years ago. They are my husband and myself and our five daughters. I have wanted to do these for longer than I have been painting. I bought the first set of frames before I had ever lifted a brush and found the second set at an antique store. After I chose the images and began the work, it proved to be too difficult because of the tiny work and my tremor. About a year ago I ordered a gadget I saw on line that works like binocular glasses. The vision is wonderful. My doctor prescribed a medicine to aid in calming my tremor. I don’t use it for regular work but for this, it really helps. There is something about these images as a group that makes me really happy. I hope I can complete them each with a good likeness and artistic skill. The hours fly by when I work but more so with this miniature challenge. It must be some sort of time warp. Enjoy your painting. Diana
So thankful
Yes, it is time to begin supper so I must stop my work in the studio. I am thankful I can still get upstairs to the studio, that I can enjoy a full afternoon allowing my brain to float around in this zone of creative wonder and that I still have food to prepare for a nourishing and yummy dinner with my husband. HalleluYah! Now if I can just get this photo to publish. Blessings to you all. Diana
Diana Williams Portraits 