Brother & Sister

Janel Maples · 08-16-2004, 05:36 PM

Hello,

I really had problems trying to post these images for some reason so I was not able to post them in the critique section like I wanted to. So, unfortunately I can not do anything to change them if someone points out something that should be changed because they are already out the door.

Both are 16 x 20 oil on linen.

This was a very exciting project for me. I have taken the leap of accepting money for something I love to do. That's right, this is my first commission.

I delivered them last Friday and the mother cried.

That made me cry.

I welcome any comments even though these are in the Unveiling's section. I can use the information for future reference.

Thanks for looking.

Mary Sparrow · 08-16-2004, 08:22 PM

They are beautiful! No better compliment than tears from the Mom.
Congratulations.

Linda Brandon · 08-16-2004, 08:45 PM

Janel, these are at least a hundred times better than my first commissions. I especially like how you've caught that blue reflection on the girl's jaw and have kept it in the correct value range. Congratulations on two lovely paintings!

Joan Breckwoldt · 08-16-2004, 09:23 PM

Hi Janel,

These are both just beautiful. Congratulations on your commissions! From the looks of these you will have a long waiting list before you know it, if you don't already have one.

Joan

Janel Maples · 08-16-2004, 11:05 PM

Mary, Linda and Joan,

Thank you for the compliments, praise is so good for me, and greatly appreciated.

Linda, you pointed out the blue reflection in the little girl's jaw, I do need to give credit where credit is due; being able to keep that in the correct value is one of the many valuable bits of information I learned from Marvin.

Joan, long waiting list? A list of one so far, but my fingers are crossed. Unfortunately, now that I am charging, my list got smaller. : ) Not a big surprise. Oh well, one is all I can work on at one time anyway. I am thrilled to bits to have it and can't wait to start painting. I am still studying her photo. I have it posted in the photo critique section titled "Goldie Locks". She is absolutely beautiful, and has the personality to match. She will be fun.

Thanks again, what a boost for me. Hee, hee.

Kimberly Dow · 08-17-2004, 11:16 PM

Congratulations! A crying mom...that is special.