This little fella' is the grandson of my
neighbors (and good friends!). In
2007 they commissioned this painting
as a Christmas gift for their daughter
and son-in-law - Nathan's parents. I
don't know what happened the first go
'round, but suffice it to say it was just
not working out. I was trying to
include some of the background of the
original photograph and it just
seemed to be overwhelming. I kept
struggling and struggling. Finally, I
admitted defeat. I regrouped and
restarted the painting, eliminating the
background stuff altogether. I think
the painting improved significantly
and I had not further trouble getting it
done after that.
neighbors (and good friends!). In
2007 they commissioned this painting
as a Christmas gift for their daughter
and son-in-law - Nathan's parents. I
don't know what happened the first go
'round, but suffice it to say it was just
not working out. I was trying to
include some of the background of the
original photograph and it just
seemed to be overwhelming. I kept
struggling and struggling. Finally, I
admitted defeat. I regrouped and
restarted the painting, eliminating the
background stuff altogether. I think
the painting improved significantly
and I had not further trouble getting it
done after that.
Nathan
Watercolor 11" x 14"
Commissioned Portrait
Private Collection
Watercolor 11" x 14"
Commissioned Portrait
Private Collection
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