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John Bruso · 06-18-2007, 04:59 PM

I am so appreciative of any feedback....

Friday night: I painted my baby in her bonnet in 1.5 hours. I was experimenting with a new technique, of beginning in the center with her eye and working my way outward, finishing as I go along. 10 x 10

Saturday: I painted my mother from life. This one was difficult, as my poor mom has Bell's Palsey and is very uncomfortable with the way she looks....I think you can see her vulnerability. The likeness is exact, but I am not sure about the painting as a whole. There are some things I really like about it. I am not sure if it is finished. 20 x 24.

Thanks, everyone!
-Mara

06-18-2007, 04:59 PM	#1
John Bruso Associate Member Joined: May 2002 Location: Sheridan, WY Posts: 32	Two weekend paintings I am so appreciative of any feedback.... Friday night: I painted my baby in her bonnet in 1.5 hours. I was experimenting with a new technique, of beginning in the center with her eye and working my way outward, finishing as I go along. 10 x 10 Saturday: I painted my mother from life. This one was difficult, as my poor mom has Bell's Palsey and is very uncomfortable with the way she looks....I think you can see her vulnerability. The likeness is exact, but I am not sure about the painting as a whole. There are some things I really like about it. I am not sure if it is finished. 20 x 24. Thanks, everyone! -Mara Attached Images __________________ Mara (Bruso) Schasteen Narrative Portraiture/Illustration [email protected]