Lotte and Femke

Bianca Berends · 10-19-2006, 02:29 PM

I have just finished a portrait commission of two girls. I thought it would be nice to share it with you. The dimensions are about 90 x 70 cm and oil on canvas. I am quite pleased with it.

Mischa Milosevic · 10-19-2006, 04:20 PM

Bianca, this is awesome! You have managed the values quite well, which gives the figures space and the three D look. I am sure your client and the children will love it. Good for you!

Alexandra Tyng · 10-19-2006, 07:08 PM

Bianca,

This portrait really invites the viewer to take a long look--it's so delightful. I like the way you've placed the two girls off-center, balanced by the cat. The colors work so well, the brushstrokes are lively and descriptive and varied, and the girls come across as real people with personalities.

Bianca Berends · 10-20-2006, 03:15 AM

Thanks Mischa and Alexandra for your enthousiasm! The family hasn't seen the portrait yet, but I think they will be pleased with it.

Bianca Berends · 11-08-2006, 03:31 AM

Dear Mischa and Alexandra,

I have shown the portrait to the family about a week ago and they are very happy with it! It was really a great commission. They may have an other commission in store for me; we'll wait and see. Now I am working on a smaller portrait 40 x 50 cm of a woman, she is about 60 and I have just finished a portrait of a boy (see unveilings new post).

Mischa Milosevic · 11-08-2006, 05:39 AM

Bianca, I had a good feeling about this one. I was sure that the family will love it. I am glad for you and I hope that this one brings you many more commissions.

Julie Deane · 11-09-2006, 12:00 PM

HI Bianca -

I really like this too. The personalities of the girls are almost palpable and there is a very nice contemporary feel to this piece, without being "cold".

I've seen way too many contemporary-style portraits that might as well be of statues, they are so chilling. This one is warm and alive!