I tell my students that, in most cases, jurors do not wish to recognize ‘cutsie’ images. I say, If you choose to paint an image that might be in that category, then it must have something special about it; something that just can’t be overlooked. In this image, the adorable rosy cheeked infant is front and center with the one little pink foot facing the juror. Mom is glancing lovingly with a firm caress. The dark, simple background evokes a quiet night. Even the angle of the adoring mama’s face directs you to the slumbering child. And the colors are chosen to make the baby in white the center of attention. The life-sized image cannot be ignored. This portrait is meant to make you, the viewer, want to reach out and transfer this sweet bundle into your own arms. I am praying that my artists hand will give this portrait the magic touch it deserves.

This composition was derived from three photo images and some imagination. I will post again as I near completion. I do hope you enjoy!
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Prayers continually for all who are suffering as our world experiences turmoil. Shalom, Diana