First of three.

[Allan Rahbek]

Kim, Linda and Michele,

Thank you and sorry for the late response to your kind remarks on these paintings.

Since these are portraits of my daughter I don

[Jeanine Jackson]

Originally Posted by Allan Rahbek

Hi again,

This is the third portrait of Camilla. I chose this reference because of the interesting light on the eye (eyelash) and the hands.
The background was not so appealing to me, and the contrast was also a bit too dark, I think. So i invented the rest of it.

I feel that I only need to paint the jewelry now, but would like a response to help me to decide.

24" x 20" on canvas.

Allan

Dear Allan,
After being away on a sailboat for two weeks, I am just catching up on your terrific progress. My comment regards her gaze. While this has a lovely wistful feeling, I think her direct stare in the photo is more powerful and revealing of her character. Love the background!