Nine months of labor

[Patricia Joyce]

I finally finished this, my second oil commission. I'm pretty happy with the end result and I learned sooooo much in the process that I'm sure the next will be much better. I never underestimate the power of taking workshops, Marvin's workshop helped me build my confidance back up to where I could go in, remembering what he drilled into my head and finish the piece.

Thank you for looking.

[Allan Rahbek]

Patty,
and you pulled it home perfectly.

It is nice and clean, and logical in every sense regarding color and composition, just like it should be for a first attempt.

I like the dark pink in the shadow, it tell's a lot about all the other elements in the painting.

[Patricia Joyce]

Thank you Allan, your response means so much ...

[Terri Ficenec]

Hi Patty,
Very nice skin tones & her eyes have a nice depth & sparkle to them - well done.
Congratulations on finishing your second oil commission!

[Patricia Joyce]

Thanks, Terri. I just visited your website , very nice.

[Alexandra Tyng]

Patty,
I'm glad you finally finished this! I especially like the solidity and colors in the flesh and hair. The eyes are very convincing, too. Can we have some close-ups?

[Tom Edgerton]

Good work, Patty!

[Patricia Joyce]

Thank you very much Alex and Tom. I will post some closeups when I am back in my studio in a few days. Your compliments are very reassuring.

I delivered the portrait last Saturday and the parents (and neighbors) enjoyed the "unveiling". Mom cried and daid remarked, "now I will have my children forever at this age, this means so much". This is what I work so hard for, among other things, the joy of watching authentic reaction from my clients. I love's the sister's comment to her younger brother, "hey, it looks just like you, Dork!"

[Julie Deane]

Congratulations, Patty, on getting this "baby" to the family. Love the sister's comment!

[Patricia Joyce]

Thanks, Julie. Yeah, we all laughed at her comment. Here are a couple closeups...