I know I just turned eighty but it is difficult enough to find my way around this tech stuff and then I pull up this website to find some gremlins have been in here again doin their magic to ‘make things better’!!! When users finally master or at least know their way around, why do they find it necessary to throw in all these changes? Now I have to spend more time and frustration just trying to do a nice post for my artist friends.
ok, I will try to calm down. I just got warmed up and settled down from being out in the cold night staring up at the planet parade. I was able to see the brightest planets but they were not as close to each other as I was expecting. I hope some of you took advantage of this celestial sign as it isn’t to happen again in our lifetime. This is a great grandson. I love the light in this. He has a great smile with tiny dimples in this view. These details are necessary for the likeness but it isn’t so simple to get them right. This grisaille is the first layer after the transfer. This is the best time to capture the image of the person, the likeness, personality, spirit. I started my art life painting large and I still love to do that. But there is a special connection when painting a head and shoulders, a closeness and special deep understanding of the features. I feel privileged to have this opportunity with each one. I do hope these will be valued and protected for generations. As I paint these faces, I cannot help but imagine that a hundred years from now, their grandchildren will view these paintings and. have an appreciation for the efforts and love with which I have painted each brushstroke. Shalom, Diana