Nine months of labor

[Patricia Joyce]

I finally finished this, my second oil commission. I'm pretty happy with the end result and I learned sooooo much in the process that I'm sure the next will be much better. I never underestimate the power of taking workshops, Marvin's workshop helped me build my confidance back up to where I could go in, remembering what he drilled into my head and finish the piece.

Thank you for looking.

[Allan Rahbek]

Patty,
and you pulled it home perfectly.

It is nice and clean, and logical in every sense regarding color and composition, just like it should be for a first attempt.

I like the dark pink in the shadow, it tell's a lot about all the other elements in the painting.

[Patricia Joyce]

Thank you Allan, your response means so much ...

[Terri Ficenec]

Hi Patty,
Very nice skin tones & her eyes have a nice depth & sparkle to them - well done.
Congratulations on finishing your second oil commission!

[Patricia Joyce]

Thanks, Terri. I just visited your website , very nice.

[Alexandra Tyng]

Patty,
I'm glad you finally finished this! I especially like the solidity and colors in the flesh and hair. The eyes are very convincing, too. Can we have some close-ups?