Chris your oils have just come full circle - I didn't think anything would compare to your pastels, but now I see why Bill Whitaker calls you his "teacher's pet". I love it!

Chris, thank you for showing. It

Such a satisfying piece to just sit and look at for a while. I'm loving the warm transitional areas in the face. It's really interesting how this resonates with a similar palette in the shawl pattern.

You've just gotta enter this one in some juried events, it's just so pleasing to the eye. Fantastic, Chris!

Beautiful Chris!
(and please post some closeups so we can see all that beautiful color! :sunnysmil )

You are all so very sweet, thanks!

Here are some close-ups - I don't know if this the elbow you referred to, Jimmie - the shawl is really pretty loose.

In the face detail, that luscious red in the lower lip is www.studioproducts.com Pyrrolo Red ( $42/tube, and worth every penny) I am VERY stingy with this paint, and pull it out for special occasions, like moiuths.

Scott, Yes the shawl - it's actually a piece of fabric that I bought in both white and brown, and I used the brown piece, of course to wrap Alexandra..

This is beautiful, Chris.

Another one I will be coming back to often.

The first time I saw this my mind added details, long silky fringe on the shawl, her other hand, and the dress underneath. It doesn't need these, I just find it funny that I can see a whole story; there is such mystery here.

Jean

Chris--

Great physical weight and point of view. Definitely one of my faves of yours.

Best--TE

This is the painting that will get a Ceritficate Award at the 2005 PSA meeting.:)

Congratulations, Chris, this is great news and a wonderful painting!