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Grace, Almost FInished




Still untitled ("Grace's Throne"?), 18" x 24", Golden Open Acrylics on Ampersand Gessobord commissioned pet portrait of a chocolate lab and her very special chair, private collection (THANK YOU!). Inquiries (including booking your own pet portrait, from miniature size [4" x 4"] to larger than life) may always come to me.

I've been plugging away on Grace's painting this week. I find myself getting lost in the patterned chair, but then have to come back and put more color and detail in her face. After all, it's a portrait of Grace, not the wingback.

What do I think works most successfully in this painting right now? Grace oozes relaxation - that's inherant to the drawing/her body language and has nothing to do with the paint/color. But the paint and color aren't so shabby either. Still a little too harsh, but after I scumble some softer glazes overtop, all will be perfect.

Thanks, as always, for looking at - and sharing - my artwork and musings with your friends and family.
Kim

PS What am I going to say? Did you guess it? Go vote -http://www.dailypainters.com/blog/contest. I'm a mere 51 votes out of first place.

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  1. Alyson Champ7:25 AM

    "Grace" is gorgeous. The painting has something of Sargent-like quality to it. Excellent control on the colour, too. I really like it. Bravo!

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  2. Arizona Pastel Artists Association2:54 PM

    Grace is truly a classic, and I've already voted for you!

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  3. Kimberly Kelly Santini4:10 PM

    Alyson and Julia, thank you - I hope you are able to check in later today and see Grace all finished. I'm very proud of this painting, and so glad that you both love it too. To say that she's Sargent-esque is a compliment of the highest form!!

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