Another monochrome

[Molly Sherrick Phifer]

This is another monochromatic wash-in of the same model I did a few weeks ago. Same pose, different point of view. This one is a better likeness of her, for what it's worth . . .

I am really loving painting from life!

[Alexandra Tyng]

Molly! This is very, very nice. You really caught something in her expression, I think. I'm so glad you are enjoying working from life. It is such an energizing experience.

[Marina Dieul]

Beautiful!

[Molly Sherrick Phifer]

Alex and Marina, I'm sorry it took me so long to respond to your kind posts.
It's so gratifying to work from life and as I practice, I learn to see things that are just not possible to see when working exclusively from photos.

I can't believe how intimidated I felt at first when working from life. I'm so glad I took the plunge! Thank you so much for your encouragement.

[Sharon Knettell]

Molly,

This is terrific! Your own personal sensitivity comes through. You will be surprised how this will add to your confidence and how fast you will improve.

I felt the same way. I was so attached to my photography, I got rather good at it and was asked to do weddings. I was AFRAID to work from life, but decided to take the plunge as you have said. I came across a picture of one of my early attempts, yours looks like the Mona Lisa in comparison.

I know what a difference life work has made for me. The photos look like old dead things to me now. I won't go back.

[Patricia Joyce]

Beautiful, Molly. Great values, great drawing!!