Isobela in Tahitian dress
 

I was unsure about posting here, but I'm feeling lightly seasoned so here goes. Here is Isobela, 30 x 40 inches, oil on prepared Masonite.

I'd love to have critiques, but I've already submitted this to competition, so please critique the next one (coming soon).

A high res image is here and a close-up is here.

Thanks for looking!
Lisa

Image:

I'm posting the closeup here for ease of viewing:

Wow I absolutely love this - so classic and yet fresh -

Congratulations!

Lisa, this is a very lovely painting, and such a beautifully painted face! I also admire your restrained color selection, it really adds to the gentleness of this painting. Good job!

Very Nice
 

Lisa - This painting has such a nice atmosphere to it. You may want to feature her more prominently on your web site :) - she's beautiful!

Congrats!

Thank you so much, Linda and Linda and Terri, and thank you Cynthia for posting the closeup for me. This is my second oldest daughter, a kind and patient model, and I do just love looking at her! Those huge liquid eyes - I hope I did her justice.

Terri - I would like to update my website this weekend. Thanks for the heads up!

Lisa,

Beautiful painting & beautiful girl!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Verrrrry nice indeed.

The skin and dress colors play off of each other really well, very delicate, and nice. :thumbs up:

I really enjoy looking at this portrait, Lisa. I think the soft colors and palette make it nice to "hang around" visually. And your daughter is beautiful!!! Very nice job on her hands and relfection in the bowl.
- Pat Joyce

Update
 

This painting just won People's Choice at the Winter GALLErie, from the Eastern Maumee Bay Arts Council.

This was my first competition. It was very, very informative.

Congratulations.

Lisa - that's wonderful! Congratulations!:cool:

Lisa,

Congratulations! I am thrilled for you, what a great step in your career. And I am happy this painting won, as I do like it very much!

Congratulations, Lisa! It's just the beginning of many awards for you.