First Oil Commission Ready to Deliver
 

Well, "stick a fork in it, she's done"!! I know there is allot I could work on on this portrait, but I'm afraid of ruining what I have finished. Mostly, I am happy that I started it and saw the project to completion. Sr June, who is in charge of Archives and has worked on this project with me saw it today and it ABSOLUTELY tickled pink. "Oh, you brought her to life!!"

So, what did I learn from this? MY WORD, I have SO MUCH to learn. It is dauntiong and overwhelming. And my awe and respect for all the professionals here has climbed immeasurably. But, I did have fun with the process. And I can't wait to start the next painting, which I think will be very simple exercises in color from life!!!

Thank you for your help, as always. And thanks for looking.

Pat,

I've been away for a while (extremely busy these days) but I've been peeking in every now and then. I saw this piece and wanted to send a much deserved congragulations to you. What a nice piece this is! And it's your first! I watched you progress since you joined the forum and you are a great example of how the two "P's" can pay off for anyone (Patience & Persistance).

I look forward to seeing many more of these.

Patricia, I just love the way you've brought her to life and yet still maintained such a stylistic austere simplicity that is totally in keeping with the subject. It has the wondrous quality, to me, of being completely contemporary while capturing the feel of times past.

John C.

Congratulations Patricia, she looks wonderful!

Hi Mike! Yes, long time no see. I do hope you are busy with LARGE commissions! Thank you so much for your kind remarks. They mean allot to me as I have always appreciated your support. Looking forward to what YOU have been up to!

John, the sisters kept asking me if this would look old fashioned. I think they did not want a painting that looked dusty and relic old. And I learned she was 29 when she laid the foundation for the motherhouse. So I wanted it to look contemporary but in a traditional and simple format. Your compliment really means so much, I'm tickled.

Janel, Thanks!! ;)

Patricia, you did a beautiful job on this most difficult project. Her skin looks like porcelain.

Jean

Patricia. Congratulations on a beautiful piece. Well done and ditto to what John has said.

David

Thank you Jean and David. I am leaving my office "day job" feeling more like a portrait artist. Really appreciate your very generous remarks :)

Patricia,

You have done a wonderful job on this portrait. I especially like the simple masses of color, black and white, blue and flesh color. And the variation of edges, sharp and soft.

In many years from now, after you have been very clever and famous, you will return to this simple concept of two colors and a delicate line that vanish and appears.

That

K. I. S. S.

Just followed the only rule I remember well,
Keep It Simple Stupid!!!

I guess it works!! Thank you for the kind thought. I like thinking of years from now, looking back at this, as an accomplished artist - what a nice vision to hold :)