Hannah, Finally!

Terri Ficenec · 09-15-2003, 01:21 AM

Well, Hannah's finally done! Thanks so much to all who helped with the critiquing! The only change requested by Hannah's mom was the addition of the little earring.

20" x 16"
Acrylic on Canvas

Mary Sparrow · 09-15-2003, 07:42 AM

She is beautiful! Im always impressed when a portrait in acrylics looks so nice, they seem hard to work with to me. Congrats on a great painting.

Jeff Fuchs · 09-15-2003, 08:08 AM

I agree with Mary on the acrylic thing. I found them difficult to work with. Some artists won't use anything else.

Terri, you've really nailed it. Very nice work!!!

Terri Ficenec · 09-18-2003, 12:43 AM

Jeff and Mary, thanks so much!

I am really happy that this painting turned out as well as it did - it surprised me. Didn't know I could do that. Wasn't doing anything like this 2 months ago before I started reading (just about everything!) here. This forum, and the generosity of all you more experienced artists who participate, really makes a difference!

Elizabeth Schott · 09-18-2003, 08:37 AM

Bravo Terri!

Great job keeping the addition of the earring there but not distracting too.

Terri Ficenec · 09-23-2003, 01:38 AM

Beth - Thanks!

I got my first real portrait commission today (with contract

) and am going to shoot photos for another next week. This painting helped. I am very psyched!

Patricia Joyce · 09-23-2003, 10:34 AM

That has to be so exciting. I hope you keep us updated to the progress of this first real commission. I'm sure your will give it all you've got and will be successful. Hannah is a very good painting! You did such a nice job of capturing her little personality.
Again, Congratulations!!!