I’ve been in Michigan since New Year’s Eve. I am painting individual portraits of a family on 10” x 10” canvases. They will be hung in a row in a hallway.
This painting is of their oldest daughter, Ashley. The painting is done freely trying to show her personality in her face. You will notice the paint strokes are done in the direction of the planes of the face and that the skin tones reflect highlight and shadow. Note the shadowy areas are bluish, the highlights more yellow.
Comments on Painting Ashley
I always find it so interesting how you can put all these colors you would never think are in something, like blue and yellow for a face and the painting comes alive.
I love the painting of me Grandpa! I am so glad you were able to stay with us on New Years Eve! We had such a good time, didn’t we?!
Great use of shadow and highlights. Not too many girls Ashley’s age can say they’ve had their portrait done by a famous painter!