hi everyone. Here is Ginney. With covid and winter I almost missed getting the reference photos before she turned thirteen. I haven’t posted much of the work in progress because there have been so many other things happening. There was a graduation in Ohio, then a family gathering here in PA,plus a lot of gardening. I have been blessed to have a part time helper so the gardens are presentable this year. The weather must be perfect for roses because my hybrid teas and miniatures are spectacular! Maybe next time I’ll post some photos. For now, I thought you might enjoy the update on this portrait. Once again, the pose and eye contact are captivating. If your portraits are ho-hum, do consider the composition and focus. I am eager to do commissioned portraits for anyone willing to invest in this heirloom for the future generations. Think of it like that. You are investing your money not just in an image of your child or grandchild, but also in an heirloom for your future generations. Take a look at the price lists of other portrait artists. It will shock you. Then realize that my prices are reasonable. People never hesitate to pay me a good value for their pet portrait but rarely have their children our young adults painted. I love doing this and hope to spread my abilities around to those other than my family. I hope you enjoy Ginney. I will show you the finished portrait soon. Then on to her younger sister. Shalom, Diana

Ok, after at least an hour, I think I have Sammy inserted in an upright position. I have painted all three of number four daughter’s children’s portraits at twelve. This is their youngest. I am now working on the oldest of number four daughter, and she just recently turned thirteen. I want you to study the flesh tones and how the light is handled. When my portraits are in shows, I am swamped with questions about how I get my flesh tones so deep and supple. Yes, it is technique, but it is a subtle ness in brush work too. You must see every nuance and shadow and understand how the layering will affect the skin tones. I can’t explain how happy I feel whenever I apply light to these flesh areas. The three dimensionality and form stand out and my subject almost speaks to me. I am going to end for tonight because it is almost two thirty. My husband sometimes has nightmares in his sleep and he thrashes around, well I am there and often end up with more aches and pains than I went to bed with. I had to put heat on my back and drink a glass of wine to settle the pain. I am very tired. Blessings to you all. Diana