Madeline & Hailey, 58"x 36"

[Linda Nelson]

Hi All,

Sorry I haven't been around much these days. It's been a long occupying summer. I have had some fun projects for portraits these days, and am happy to have clients who give me alot of cooperation and flexibility on each piece, and it's been a privilege to test drive some styles in composition and paint texture.

Linda
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[Marvin Mattelson]

Linda, I always look forward to seeing your paintings. You just keep getting better!

[Michele Rushworth]

A highly accomplished piece, Linda. I really like the freedom in the paint surface, combined with accuracy of drawing and light. Great job!

[Mike McCarty]

Linda,

What a great painting. You have a real way with the landscape, and the figures are full of light and movement.

Would you tell us how this composition came to be.

[Linda Nelson]

Thank you very much Marvin, Michele and Mike.

Mike, I don't know if you have a specific question in mind, but I can give you some background on the process. The client had liked my painting "Brenna & Callie" which is posted on an earlier unveiling. She liked a scene with water in it, as a lot of people do here in Minnesota. I scoped out this site at a public swimming area/park near their house. The client picked the outfits. The challenge during the composition point was getting their faces well lit and combining the water. This is why the view is from IN the water - to get the shoreline while the lighting on them was at a flattering angle.

The reference photo is actually a compilation of several photos pieced together.

[Allan Rahbek]

Hi Linda,

Beautiful! My first thought was:"Wow, wish that I

[Sharon Knettell]

A very evocative and stunning composition. The little girl's face in the close-up is enchanting.

[Linda Nelson]

Thanks Linda, Thanks Sharon. I'm on three other painting these days, and these comments help me paint with confidence.