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John Bruso · 06-12-2007, 11:17 PM

My name is Mara. Thanks for taking the time out to review my painting.

Although I am a recent convert to painting exclusively from life, I wanted to paint my 6 month old daughter - which is quite a hilarious notion to attempt from life!

I used a photograph I took in the morning, and forced myself to finish the painting that same day. I worked wet on wet and tried to fake the "from life" qualities absent in a photograph. I think the faking part of the experience has left me feeling bummed about the painting. I have signed it, but I don't yet feel it is finished. I welcome any comment that might help me truly complete this piece.

This painting is 24" x 20."

-Mara

06-12-2007, 11:17 PM	#1
John Bruso Associate Member Joined: May 2002 Location: Sheridan, WY Posts: 32	Brielle My name is Mara. Thanks for taking the time out to review my painting. Although I am a recent convert to painting exclusively from life, I wanted to paint my 6 month old daughter - which is quite a hilarious notion to attempt from life! I used a photograph I took in the morning, and forced myself to finish the painting that same day. I worked wet on wet and tried to fake the "from life" qualities absent in a photograph. I think the faking part of the experience has left me feeling bummed about the painting. I have signed it, but I don't yet feel it is finished. I welcome any comment that might help me truly complete this piece. This painting is 24" x 20." -Mara Attached Images __________________ Mara (Bruso) Schasteen Narrative Portraiture/Illustration [email protected]