Beth, thanks for posting the WIP--fascinating to see how other people work. I sometimes do something similar with the lines when the face is tilted. It helps me see the proportions better. What colors did you use to mix that lovely neutral green background? Anyway, it's a wonderful and strong piece of work.

Beth, you have made both a beautiful daughter and an equally beautiful painting of her.

Thanks Heidi, she'll appreciate that!

Alex when I work on gesso panel, I love to basically stain the surface. I just put the paint on then wipe it dry. If I want the color different, i just repeat the same process. To add texture I will lightly sand some areas too.

I'll post a super close up of it so you might be able to see something.

I am also going to post the hopefully better non glare image finals. If they look better I'll delete these and replace the above.

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Magnificent, Beth.

I look forward to your every new work. Your style is just loose enough, while maintaining a good level of detail. Not to mention, it's got emotional appeal.

Congratulations!

Beth, this is all that has been said it is and more. It shows that you put your all into this one.

Your daughter has such a lovely face. So much character. You must do another. Some of the masters did portraits of the same person a number of times. Have you asked self why? Beth please don

Jeff thanks I love to see you here!

Mischa you are so nice to say those things about Aunie, she does have some incredible features. Sad thing about having lovely daughters is that you think you have great models free of charge, and they think, NO, NOT AGAIN! What until they are old like me... ;)

Beth, It was a thought but as I know quite well it is so difficult to get good help now days. I haven

I agree with everyone else who posted that this is your best yet. Great color, sensitive characterization -- and thanks for posting the WIP shots. It's most helpful to see how other artists construct a painting, I think.

Mischa I feel like that all the time and often wish I had Mike's nerve to take random pictures of people.

Thanks Michele, I was hoping you have stock-piled a really detailed demo of the Gov! It's so great.

I like the loosely painted auburn hair, and the contrast of the cool tourqoise blouse against the warmer, greyed green background. Nice job Beth.