Tyler

[Linda Nelson]

This is the second in a series of children, each gets a portrait at 16 years old. This is 25 x 39 (same proportions of previous painting but slightly smaller). The client is a homebuilder, so the house details are as much part of the painting as the dog and Tyler.

[Joan Breckwoldt]

Hi Linda,

This is just beautiful! I especially like the way you've handled the shadows. The whole painting has such atmosphere!

This one seems a bit more 'painterly' than previous paintings? Or maybe wer'e just getting a closer look. I like the blue shirt with the fall foilage in the background. All the colors work so well together. And again, another great composition.

Joan

[Linda Nelson]

Thanks Joan!

I am trying to paint more loosely, but these images are making it look a bit scrappier than it is in real life. In fact I would like to report the images after this weekend.
The lighting on was a challenge and fun in that the main light is from the right and then there's ambient light from the left, with the "shadow" area in the middle. It was in this "shadow" area the local colors are more vibrant.

[Kimberly Dow]

This is lovely. I especially appreciate the brick and the dog - very nice!

[Linda Brandon]

Linda, I love the way the dappled sun moves the eye around the painting. Nice job!

You've painted a lot of families; I wonder if you think that a 16 year old is "easier" to paint than other ages...?

[Jimmie Arroyo]

Would you mind some more closeups, the application is beautiful. Did you feel more comfortable working more loosely, because you did a great job.