Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Commissioned Painting - Portrait of Two Beach Babes

Picture of Two Sweet Babes on the Beach
A sister and brother, who are good friends with my son, have commissioned me to paint this picture of the two of them. The two siblings were about six and three when this picture was taken. That beach day is a just a pleasurable memory as the girl just finished her first year of college, and her brother is a sophomore in high school. The painting is to be a surprise mother's day/birthday gift for their mom. As you may imagine, I am pretty nervous about this painting, since I know it will be a true treasure for their mother. As I started sketching the picture onto canvas today, all I could think was "Lord, please guide my hands!" Here is the beginning ~ I drew it out with charcoal, and then used a paint brush and water to add value and shadows with the charcoal dust. I'll spray a fixative over the charcoal, followed by the acrylic paints. They want to keep the colors pretty true to the picture; so many more prayers are to come! :)

11 comments:

  1. Absolutely beautiful illustration! What a precious moment you've captured. Well done!!

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  2. Well...it really is looking very good so far- judging by the work on your blog,I'm sure the final piece will be marvellous! Looking forward to seeing the progress:-)

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  3. I can't wait to see the finished product! Looks great so far.

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  4. It's a lovely start on a charming picture. I'm sure their mother will be so pleased ... I bet she cries when she sees it! nancy

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  5. That's going to be fabulous! It already is! Thanks for stopping by my blog :) I love your art and will be following for sure♥

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  6. So cute! Can't wait to see it finished in color! ;)

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  7. You are so talented! I love it just the way it is! I'm sure their mommy will Love it very much! What a beautiful job!

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  8. what an incredible talent you have...you have captured the moment already!! you won't have any problem making this work, given the drawing you have already done!

    no worries, be happy!

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  9. I love seeing other artists at work! The children are ADORABLE, and your illustration is FANTASTIC!

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  10. looks like a great start! have fun painting!

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