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Tom Edgerton · 01-10-2006, 03:26 PM

Finished this one over the holidays....it nearly painted itself, and behaved from the beginning of laying down the paint. The client is very pleased, as am I--for a change.

We took him to a local park and shot maybe 250-300 photos, in a number of setups. This occurred I believe in the first ten frames. He was really cooperative for a five-year-old, but I could tell fairly early he was losing interest. So there you go....with kids you have to get it while you can.

Kimberly Dow · 01-10-2006, 04:09 PM

Tom, this is lovely. I particularly appreciate the pinky on his left hand. The feet are marvelous as well.

Im just about to start a commission of a 5-year-old boy myself. It sounds as if yours cooperated for the photos better than mine did!

Julie Deane · 01-10-2006, 05:30 PM

This is great, Tom! I love the handling of the paint, the pose, the lighting.

What a mischievous smile! I bet he was a "little stinker".

It seems like the best shots seem to be the ones taken at first - at least, that's the case frequently. With the exception of those little guys who think to smile means to "say cheese".

David Draime · 01-10-2006, 05:39 PM

Beautiful job, Tom. Ditto to what Kimberly has said. Beautiful pose, lovely setting - it all has a Bouguereau kind of feel to it, a certain tranquillity....Of course the client is pleased - they are very lucky to have landed you for this commission.

How large is this one?

Tom Edgerton · 01-10-2006, 05:56 PM

Thanks, y'all. It's 36" x 24".

Kim, the pinky thing just happened...

Claudemir Bonfim · 01-10-2006, 07:47 PM

That's lovely Tom.

Alexandra Tyng · 01-10-2006, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Edgerton

Kim, the pinky thing just happened...

But you chose to paint it! Tom, this portrait is so appealing. You caught a wonderful expression in the first few minutes. I really admire your color and value control, not only in the skin tones, but everywhere. The setting is so well-painted and integrated. You really handled this commission in a masterful way.

Alex

Linda Brandon · 01-10-2006, 08:53 PM

Tom, this is wonderful! I always learn so much from looking at your paintings, especially the fresh outdoor ones that you do. You managed to get the right touch of mischief and playfulness here without getting insipid. I love the backlit glow in the ears!

Terri Ficenec · 01-11-2006, 08:51 PM

Just beautiful Tom! I really like the way you've captured his mischievous smile. And what great feet!

Renee Price · 01-13-2006, 09:41 PM

Another excellent painting, Tom! Beautiful background--wouldn't happen to be Bicentennial Gardens would it? I would love to see a detail of the feet.

take care,

Renee