Hearkening

Terri Ficenec · 03-21-2006, 10:48 PM

This is kind of a different subject for me -- she's in her mid nineties.

20x16" Oil on Linen

Michele Rushworth · 03-21-2006, 10:58 PM

This will be a treasure for her family. I also think the soft lighting you used is perfect for this subject.

Debra Norton · 03-21-2006, 11:14 PM

Terri, I agree with Michele. This is lovely.

Linda Brandon · 03-21-2006, 11:43 PM

I keep being pulled in to look at her face, Terri. You have managed her expression and her skin wonderfully well and I love the carefully painted soft edges. Congratulations!

Terri Ficenec · 03-22-2006, 12:12 AM

Michele, Debra, Linda-- Thanks!

Sharon Knettell · 03-22-2006, 08:48 AM

Terry,

Just lovely.

Frontal lighting is just perfect for 'ladies of a certain age'. It is difficult to paint because of its subtlety, but you have handled it beautifully.

Kimberly Dow · 03-22-2006, 09:21 AM

Terri,
You did such a great job with this. It's absolutely beautiful. I love the sweetness and dignity you've portrayed here. I keep coming back to look at her face.

Terri Ficenec · 03-22-2006, 09:51 AM

Hi Sharon-- The soft light did flatter her. . . tried to milk as much from the value and temperature shifts as possible to make it work -- Thanks!

Thanks Kim! I did want to show that.

She had such a complex mix of emotion in her expression though, not sure I caught it all. . .

Alexandra Tyng · 03-22-2006, 10:42 AM

Just another dimension of what you're capable of, Terri. You've captured her beauty, even at that impressive age. Very fine work!

Allan Rahbek · 03-22-2006, 10:42 AM

Hi Terri,
I also think that you did a fine and honest job portraying this lady. It tells so much about her.

My mother is almost that old and I try to snap a photo of her now and then, but she is unwilling to pose so I did not succeed yet.

Allan