5×7 watercolor on cold pressed watercolor paper. The face of a card for my sister who had to put her dear Penny down. RIP sweet one.
Category: Portraits
People are all unique. It’s essential to “capture” their likeness. The eyes are probably the most important. They say the eyes are the window to the soul. I find studying the subject from various angles helps. I often turn my canvas on its side or upside down to get a better look.
Rock Heads
24×18 acrylic on canvas. I screen captured a couple shots from a video I watched and composed this. It’s a cool view of Mt. Rushmore from behind Washington’s head.
Home Sweet Home
16×12 ink & watercolor, including watercolor pencils. I did this from a few photos, and double matted with a reused wood frame.
Danny & His Bees
14×11 ink & watercolor, including watercolor pencils. I did this from a photo of my brother Danny.
In A Field of TX Bluebonnets (Diane’s Grands)
24×12 Acrylic on canvas. From a photo of my cousin’s granddaughters.Gifted to her.
Kenny At The Shore
12×16 ink & watercolor. I did this from a photo of my brother Kenny.
Self Portrait #2
11×14 ink & watercolor. My first attempt at a portrait with this medium.
Self Portrait #1
16×20 acrylic on canvas. I did this for an art contest with Jerry’s Artarama, a supplier of painting supplies. I had to take multiple photos in front of a long narrow mirror and put them together.
Simpson Portrait
16×20 acrylic on canvas. From a couple photos, I did this for a friend as a barter. This was to be an anniversary gift. The painting included the border.
Morgan’s Graduation
16×20 acrylic on canvas. My first portrait? I painted this for Morgan’s grandmother.
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