My little Lexie

Janel Maples · 03-27-2004, 04:47 PM

I am very excited because this is my first unveiling. The attached painting is a 16 X 20 oil portrait of my youngest daughter, Lexie, that I had posted in the WIP section. After coming back to it for a couple of days and nothing jumped out I decided to sign and date it. Thank you to all who made suggestions as I went along and thank you for looking.

Leslie Ficcaglia · 03-28-2004, 11:00 AM

That came out very nicely, Janel! Thanks for letting us see your progress. How does Lexie like it?

Janel Maples · 03-28-2004, 07:25 PM

Thank you Leslie and you are welcome, posting the progress was fun and very helpful. Lexie loves it when I paint her. She comes home from school and the first thing she does is run downstairs to me in my studio to see the progress. I always get a big smile.

I have decided to use this painting as an example of my work to donate a portrait for a high end local charity auction. I want to paint professionally so I think this will be a good way to let the people in my community know someone in their town does this. I am nervous and excited at the same time. Nervous because I want to be successful at painting the best possible portrait for people, and excited because I love it.

Kimberly Dow · 03-29-2004, 12:27 AM

That came out terrific Janel - great job.

Janel Maples · 03-30-2004, 01:42 PM

Thanks Kimberly,

I really appreciate the compliment.

I must say I paid more attention to the interesting shape of her eyebrow with this one because you brought it to my attention during my last attempt at doing a portrait of her. It is a big part of capturing Lexie's personality so I thank you for that direction.