Circa 1976

Mara Schasteen · 12-05-2009, 06:33 PM

I painted this small commission today using a black and white photograph of the client's mother from 1976. My aim was to keep it simple, connect all the shadows and make them all the same basic value and throw in a little color. This is not my usual portrait commission, but it was fun.

Oil on Linen
12" x 9"

Debra Jones · 12-06-2009, 01:34 AM

Really good energy! It has everything the client will want. Nice little gift!
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Claudemir Bonfim · 12-07-2009, 08:28 AM

It looks alive. I loved the way you portrayed the movement.

Mara Schasteen · 12-07-2009, 11:37 AM

Many thanks, Debra and Claudemir!

Natalie Hunsaker · 12-07-2009, 10:00 PM

I LOVE your brush technique in the background. I am going to have to spend some time studying it so I can incorporate such fun into my own work!

Mara Schasteen · 12-07-2009, 10:54 PM

Natalie, thank you!