"Jack As A Young Man"
"Claire"
In addition to painting en plein air once a week this summer, I am painting from models in Bill Schneider's studio. I'm considering this time as sort of a mini-camp, to sharpen my observational skills and broaden my horizons. Everyone in our little group has something to contribute, from a new outdoor vista to try, to introducing a new model to our group.
Jack is the son of a friend of mine, and when I met him for the first time I thought that I would love to paint him. He is that wonderful age somewhere between boyhood and manhood, and we all loved the challenge of trying to capture that moment. Claire is a Barrista at Starbucks, and her coloring and translucent skin were lovely to paint. I told myself not to fuss with her portrait too much, leaving it loose and impressionistic.
Hi Ann, paintings are beautiful. You have captured subtle expressions of excitement and joy so wonderfully. I guess..(I may be wrong :)).. your models Jack and Claire seem to be excited and trying hard to hold back their excitement and joy while you painted:). Really nice portraits.- lata
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