This is another larger painting that I have been working on. I was really happy with the way it just almost painted itself. Working with babies is virtually impossible to do from life. This was a photo that I took a couple of years ago. I spent many years painting portraits at an amusement park and festivals around town. This involved all ages sitting for thirty minutes or more. Many times I was painting a baby in the mother's lap while the proud father tried to coax a smile. I never quite understood why anyone would want their baby's portrait painted because the child changes so quickly as they grow month to month.
With this painting, I think the interaction between the mother and child is what it's all about. The relationship is forever rewarding.
I like the movement in the painting; it really conveys "baby in lap," so active + proud mom. Altogether a fetching work!
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE this piece! Great job with looseness and color and light. You make me want to paint!
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