The Fry Youngsters

Jim Riley · 04-16-2005, 10:28 PM

This painting of the son and daughters of a local family is an oil painting 60" X 48". It generated commissions from several of the many visitors to the college president's home.

Lots of photos were taken to get three faces/expressions that worked together.

Kimberly Dow · 04-16-2005, 11:18 PM

That is just lovely Jim!
I bet it isn't 6" though...

Garth Herrick · 04-16-2005, 11:45 PM

Jim,

I love this. It has a powerful presence, and it is self evident that you really captured each individual's uniqueness. The composition is wonderful too, as is the ambiance. Do you mean 60 x 48?

Was any thought that went into this influenced by Sargent's landmark painting of the Boit Daughters? I mean this as a compliment.

Can I drive out and see this some time? How far are you from Reading in driving time? I need to get out there soon. Thanks so much for sharing this.

Oh, and please show us some details and closeups!

Garth

Terri Ficenec · 04-17-2005, 12:09 AM

It reminded me of the Boit daughters too. It has a lot of atmosphere --very nice! Please do post closeups.

Jim Riley · 04-17-2005, 07:39 AM

Thanks for kind comments and noting the obvious error on size. I checked and rechecked the text and never saw my mistake and have changed it to read 60"X48".

I will post a few closeups later today when I return home.

Enzie Shahmiri · 04-17-2005, 10:31 AM

Jim, it turned out nicely.

I find your choice of background rather interesting. Most portraits I have seen keep the background rather simple, but you have juxtaposed a busy background with a formal kids pose, thereby adding an element of movement in an otherwise quiet environment.