Flowergirl

[Sharon Knettell]

She just glows Michelle.

If it is not too late, I would adumbrate (my favorite word lately) the base of the column, lose it. It takes away from that charming child.

I think Marvin was right on about the bouquet, and playing down the column. I would also lose the tips of the floral bouquet into the column more. Just teeny bits and pieces of observations.

Otherwise, go forth proudly and collect the check!

[Michele Rushworth]

Thanks, Sharon! I have long been inspired by your portrait of the little girl with flowers (the one holding her teddy bear) on your website. I was probably thinking of it when I set up this photo shoot.

[Joan Breckwoldt]

Hi Michele,

I was just wondering if you've started on the portrait of this little gir's brother? I hope you'll post and tell us all about it, I for one would love to see some in-progress photos of your work.

It was be espcially interesting to see the little brother's portrait because I'm assuming the clients will want some kind of unity. I'm looking forward to seeing how you handle it, I know it will be supurb!

Joan

[Michele Rushworth]

The only unity there will be between the two portraits (aside from the artist, of course!) is that they will be life size. I photographed him earlier this week, outdoors, wearing shorts. He's still dressed in a classic manner, though, with a collared shirt and v-neck sweater vest, all in blue and white. He's standing beside a tree, in front of a lake.

I'm having problems posting images, though, so I don't know how long it will be before I could show some in progress stuff or even the photos from the shoot.

[Linda Nelson]

Terrific job Michele!

Like Joan said - this should be in the unveilings section (as I (personally) always find it hard to get critiques on paintings that are halfway out the door to the client already)

I love the hands!

Congratulations. Although it's a different painting altogether, i can see how Sharon's painting of the little girl was inspiration. . P.S. I've seen that painting in real life and it's exquisite.

Linda