Quick sketch

[Thomasin Dewhurst]

Originally Posted by Allan Rahbek

Ilaria,
simple color, luscious brush and values that stand the test of standing back .........almost perfect

Almost perfect? What would you do to better it, Allan?

There's a lovely continuity in the brush strokes and expression, Ilaria. A perfect example of knowing when to stop.

Thomasin

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Thomasin Dewhurst

Almost perfect? What would you do to better it, Allan?
Thomasin

It should have been mine

[Marina Dieul]

Ilaria,
I understand your point of vue about not painting very young children : it's something very challenging ... Your solution is very clever, and the sketch you painted is really beautiful, lively expression, and fresh colors. The small scale and the head and shoulders help too when the body language is too "baby" ( cute on pictures but horrible in a painting)
Maybe you can propose only this kind of sketch when you have clients who wants portraits of their very young children, I would buy one without hesitation !

[Alexandra Tyng]

Ilaria,

Such a wonderful painting! Your edges are so fluid, and light silvery and luminous as usual.

About not painting a formal portrait of him--I trust your judgment on this. It depends on the child, of course, but I've refused commissions for the same reason. I think the client should be very pleased with this little head, and will respect your reasons for hesitating. I'm pretty sure she will call you back when he's older.