I offer apologies for posting less frequently. I am working on a special commission and teaching a portrait class twice a week. Both are intense and require focus and time. This little portrait of my great grand son has been in line waiting for my attention. I want to mention that my ipad camera seems to darken the skin tones and exray right through the image to the under painting. it looks much smoother than this photo shows you. Even so, I will do at least one more layer and more pink glazing. i doubt you can see it in the photo but the eyes are really nice. The sky reflected in these brown eyes and when i put this on, it looks so nice. I barely suggested the sunflowers and i an happy with the effect. When this is dry I will add some darker greens. It will also show improvement when I paint the hair.

My miniatures got an award of merit at the South Western Pennsylvania Council for the Arts Show at the SAMA in Ligonier. This concludes my show schedule for the year. I was rather surprised to see an award for the miniatures because I just didnt expect to get the juror’s attention with this. I am very happy to end up the year with this award and recognition.

My class of seven is down to a regular five because of illness which i believe was covid. Every day that i taught I did a thorough inspection of my own health before hosting these students. So far, so good, in-spite of seasonal allergies. This is an enriching and happy place to spend time. The students LOVE doing/learning portrait painting. They are amazed to see their results. I enjoy the teaching tremendously because the results are so positive. We are switching to once a week as long as the weather holds.. So for now, shalom. Diana