Beatuiful, beautiful, and not overworked! I like the softness in the colors, and the absence of dark colors except for detail. Did you have to avoid dark shadows, or was that just the way it was? Thanks for sharing that work with us!

Thank you Lon!

The 'live version' is pretty close to how I painted it. I scrutinize the relationships of shadows to light when I shoot, so that I may remember it at painting time. The photos indicated the shadows to be much darker.

The clients and I had a running theme of 'the colors of white' (even though there is obviously blue here) when we decided on this location.

Thanks for posting a close-up of their faces. What a treat to get a closer look at your work. They must be thrilled...I know I would be. I don't get tired of looking at this luscious painting Stanka! Wow!
-Margaret

Thanks, Stanka. I 've just finished taking notes before I head for the store. This forum is a wealth of information!

Thanks, Cynthia!

I had a post here, I thought, but I had to tell you that I just like to come back here now and then and admire this piece. It is so enjoyable, easy, and warm. The colors are so simple and soft. It makes me want to improve.

You know, I am really ticked. I used to be a happy artist, content with my little ho hum street artist gig. Now I spend all my spare time here realizing that the bar has been permanently raised on my self-expectations. It is like I am starting out all over again after thirty years. I blame you, Chris, Karen, Cynthia and all the other great artists here.

Gee Lon...I hope you can forgive us! :sunnysmil