Anna's brother, Shawn

Vianna Szabo · 09-01-2005, 10:18 AM

Hi everyone,

This is a portrait of my son who is a junior in high school. It is a 20x24" oil on a rather bumpy linen. It is the companion to "Anna". When they finally do hang together he will be on the right and the heads will incline slightly toward each other. I enjoyed painting this especially the hair, which he is very proud of. Shawn has a relaxed, sweet personality and within the past year his looks have taken on a manly appearance. It was fun to paint a teenager looking "cool" in a very traditional style. The image is off, some of the cooler tones are not showing very well. Thanks for looking.

Vianna

Linda Brandon · 09-01-2005, 10:41 AM

These are beautiful, Vianna! I love your flesh tone palette and I also think the way you have vignetted these is subtle and effective. Lucky you for having such paintable subjects as your children.

Vianna Szabo · 09-01-2005, 11:10 AM

Thank you, Linda

The kids have modeled for me since they were infants. I painted my daughter during a show when she was 4 months old, so they are used to it. They pose for local artists as well and love getting paid for it. I am drawn (no pun intended) to trying to capture the quality that defines the stages they are going through as they mature. Besides that when they are modeling I know where they are.

Vianna

Claudemir Bonfim · 09-01-2005, 04:37 PM

Both are lovely and beautiful.
Congrats!

Claudemir Bonfim · 09-01-2005, 04:38 PM

Could you post some closeups of your daughter?

Vianna Szabo · 09-01-2005, 06:14 PM

Thank you, Bonfim

I finished her portrait a few months ago. Here is a close up.