Count em! Eleven people in this family, and I was commissioned to do a portrait. I have never painted this many likenesses in one painting...a personal record.No pain, no gain. I'm painting in acrylic on a 22" by 28" canvas. Each face is approximately 3" from top of head to bottom of chin. The piainting is now about 85% completed. I work on it from half an hour to maybe two hours a day. With my busy teaching schedule, sometimes days to a week may go by before I work on it again. Now that we are getting closer to the holiday season, the family is getting anxious, and I will most likely finish it within the next week. What a job and what a great experience to have under my belt.
19 comments:
Hi David,
Bravo! I can imagine trying such a painting as a challenge, but a commission...I salute your courage.
Sincerely,
Gary.
Oh wow! Very impressive!! Congratulations.
Wow! I'm sure this family is going to LOVE this.
What a commission and what a challenge!
excellent job!
What the hell, Gary, ya only go around once. If I blew it, what's the worse that could happen? I'd get awfully depressed is what would happen! But fortunately, the painting is lookin good. Speaking of good, always good to hear from you.
Meera, Thank you so much.
Karla, Fingers crossed!
Rhonda, a challenge with a capital "C"...at least for me!
Hey Rob! Thanks. I gotta get over to your blog... haven't been there for awhile!
What the hell, Gary, ya only go around once. If I blew it, what's the worse that could happen? I'd get awfully depressed is what would happen! But fortunately, the painting is lookin good. Speaking of good, always good to hear from you.
Kudos to you David for tackling so many. Good luck on finishing, it looks great so far!
You make art look so easy!!!
You are the Delta Force of painters David. Nothing is too frightening for you!
I like seeing the stages unfold.
A real tour de force here and a very happy family no doubt.
Comrade Bonnie, No!!!...I'm a Ninja turtle painter.
What is life without challenge? You did it!!They're bound to love it.
Anna, What was I thinking when I accepted this commission!
Magnifica pintura. Victoria. Saludos.
Gracias, Victoria.
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