The Fry Youngsters
 

This painting of the son and daughters of a local family is an oil painting 60" X 48". It generated commissions from several of the many visitors to the college president's home.

Lots of photos were taken to get three faces/expressions that worked together.

That is just lovely Jim!
I bet it isn't 6" though... ;)

Jim,

I love this. It has a powerful presence, and it is self evident that you really captured each individual's uniqueness. The composition is wonderful too, as is the ambiance. Do you mean 60 x 48?

Was any thought that went into this influenced by Sargent's landmark painting of the Boit Daughters? I mean this as a compliment.

Can I drive out and see this some time? How far are you from Reading in driving time? I need to get out there soon. Thanks so much for sharing this.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Oh, and please show us some details and closeups!

Garth

It reminded me of the Boit daughters too. It has a lot of atmosphere --very nice! Please do post closeups.

Thanks for kind comments and noting the obvious error on size. I checked and rechecked the text and never saw my mistake and have changed it to read 60"X48".

I will post a few closeups later today when I return home.

Jim, it turned out nicely.

I find your choice of background rather interesting. Most portraits I have seen keep the background rather simple, but you have juxtaposed a busy background with a formal kids pose, thereby adding an element of movement in an otherwise quiet environment.

Here are closeups of the frys.

Garth, I am 35 miles or so from Reading and though I have driven the route many times I never timed the drive. My guess would be 40 minutes.

The revised vase came from the Boit painting when existing funiture didn't suffice.

A very beautiful work,

thanks for posting it.

Jim, this is really beautiful! Can you post some closeups of the background, too?

Jim,
Nicely done. I loved how you worked some of your edges and the boldness of your brush strokes.