Sweet Sixteen

Elizabeth Schott · 01-21-2006, 07:33 PM

It has been a while since I posted a "portrait", so I thought I would share this special one to me. It is for my youngest who is turning sixteen.

Shocking how they get this old and you don't!

This is oil, 14 x 11 on a gesso panel.

Marcus Lim · 01-21-2006, 09:52 PM

HI Elizabeth,
This portrayal of your child is deep, and invites me to connect with her. I'm emotionally moved by her expression here.

Jean Kelly · 01-21-2006, 10:16 PM

Hi Beth,

I like this very much. As Marcus said, the expression is engaging, and the brushwork is so "liquid". So what is the secret behind such fluidity?

Jean

Alexandra Tyng · 01-21-2006, 10:18 PM

Hi Beth,

This portrait is stunning and provocative. What a fascinating face! You have captured so many thoughts and emotions going on in her eyes alone. There's a childlike quality and a powerful mature beauty that coexist in the most fascinating way.

I love the modeling of the form, the turquoise sweater, the oddly-draped beads (such a realistic touch), the way you suggested her mane of hair, and the slight tilt of her head. Everything!

Alex

Kimberly Dow · 01-21-2006, 10:35 PM

I already commented on another forum, but wanted to say it again - just beautiful Beth. I bet your daughter is thrilled.

Chris Saper · 01-22-2006, 12:10 AM

Beth, I think this my favorite of yours so far. It is fresh and honest, and painterly.

Elizabeth Schott · 01-22-2006, 01:25 AM

Oh thank you guys so much! She will be so tickled to see these responses!

Marcus my photography of my work is the pits, but there is a bit more definition in the shoulders that might have been lost.

Jean thank you for noticing the brushwork - I have been working hard on this. I'm sneaking an extreme close-up in, so hopefully you can see it better.

Kim,

Thanks again, Beth

Mary Sparrow · 01-22-2006, 08:18 AM

Beth, this is beautiful. I'm loving the color in this. And I can't believe how grown up your daughter looks!

Sharon Knettell · 01-22-2006, 03:37 PM

Beth,

I think she is perfect. I could not find anything to critcise in this exquisite and touching piece. Her face is luminous.

Janet Kimantas · 01-22-2006, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mary Smith

I can't believe how grown up your daughter looks!

I can't believe how young she looks at the same time. My daughter at 16 was a shuddering mess. She was lovely before and wonderful since. Glad you seem to have missed the awfulness. Janet