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Patricia Joyce · 02-20-2008, 01:25 PM

My latest commission. This actually was a donated piece which took over a year to complete. A customer who wanted just the right look on her beautiful daughter. She has two other children which will be paying commissions.

I have had good luck with this benefit auction. This year I heard there were two families in a bidding war. The family which won at the auction have three children and the second family have contacted me, they have two children. Not bad for a donated head and shoulders!

Thank you for looking.

Patricia Joyce · 02-20-2008, 01:27 PM

Just a note, the back of the head on our right is not that black. It really sinks in her on my image. Reads round on the actual portrait. I guess I should have adjust in photoshop. Seems I'm always in a hurry!

Thomasin Dewhurst · 02-20-2008, 01:51 PM

Nice work, Patricia.

Allan Rahbek · 02-20-2008, 03:00 PM

I like it, it looks so effortless and the asymmetrical composition on the square format is brilliant.

Alexandra Tyng · 02-20-2008, 03:35 PM

Beautiful drawing, Patty! I am so glad you are getting some response from this piece.

Patricia Joyce · 02-20-2008, 05:03 PM

Thomasin, Allan and Alex,
Thank you. Allan, I happy that you think the drawing looks effortless because in truth is is layers and layers of graphite, slowly built up. I am really itching to paint because I believe my drawings are getting closer to what painting a portrait is like. I push and pull allot to get the form I like. This piece was difficult because the client wanted little contrast on her face, which is not what I prefer. But we all know the customer is always right!

Carlos Ygoa · 02-21-2008, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Patricia Joyce

But we all know the customer is always right!

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Patricia,

Very nice drawing...I have to agree with Allan in that it looks effortless. I especially like the way you treated the hair...and the rest of the face is very soft and sweet.

Patricia Joyce · 02-21-2008, 08:11 AM

Thank you, Carlos.
I should not admit it, but rendering hair has long been my nemesis, to the point that I am anxious before I even start and I am always afraid it shows. I feel dislexic with the curls!

Debra Norton · 02-21-2008, 11:36 AM

A beautiful portrait Patty. I'm sure the clients will love it, and congratulations on your bidding war!

Patricia Joyce · 02-22-2008, 12:21 PM

Thank you, Debra!