George on Montgomery

Alexandra Tyng · 03-24-2006, 08:31 PM

Here's a recent portrait I did of a two-year-old boy. Like most children his age, he was constantly in motion and had little interest in posing. The first day, I followed him around as he played, sketching him and trying to get a feel for typical expressions and gestures. I noticed he played a lot with toy tools and vehicles, and that he liked putting his train set together and taking it apart. Always busy! For the photo shoots I gathered some of his train set and set it up, leaving parts lying about, basically the way it was, but arranging it to form a better composition. His mother teamed up with me in keeping him focused. I took photos on two different days to keep the sessions short and to make sure I was capturing the right feeling and all the details I wanted to paint.

Marina Dieul · 03-24-2006, 08:50 PM

Alex,
he's so alive! He has such a vibrant expression. I like the marble behind him: it makes a beautiful background. And as always, your composition is a pleasure for my eyes.

Linda Brandon · 03-24-2006, 08:56 PM

I'm a big fan of your fresh, painterly technique, Alex - it has so much energy, perfect for this subject. I love the composition, too, and it looks like you had a lot of fun with it. Congratulations!

Kimberly Dow · 03-24-2006, 09:06 PM

ooooo - I love this. It is beautifully done and so fresh.

Alex, what is that in the background? Looks like some kind of marble.. like a fireplace surround, but no fireplace?
Whatever it is I like it!

Garth Herrick · 03-24-2006, 10:12 PM

Dear Alex,

You know how lucky I am to have actually seen this in life in your studio! As everyone is expressing, this is truly stunning, fully capturing of the life in this subject, and beautifully designed. You always design your compositions so well. Another favorite!

Garth

Janel Maples · 03-24-2006, 10:58 PM

Couldn't you just eat him up?

I love it when a portrait brings such a smile to my face. You can't see it, but know it is there.

Janel

Allan Rahbek · 03-25-2006, 12:17 PM

Alex,
Beautiful as always. I like how you have taken the aereal perspective indoor.
Your freckled girl in the sofa is also stunning.
Allan

Alexandra Tyng · 03-26-2006, 01:41 AM

Thanks, Allan, your perspective is very much appreciated!

Terri--sorry I forgot to mention that the portrait is 38" x 30."