Portrait of Kara

[Patricia Joyce]

I like it Jimmie. Again, lots of emotion being expressed. And I agree with you wholeheartedly about rounder women. Aesthetically I do believe bigger women and men (at least bigger than what our society dictates) are much more interesting AND attractive. Especially women over a certain age. Roundness, softness, is much more appealing than hanging flesh and bones sticking out. I believe many artists would agree with us.

It's just a guess, but I'll bet you got into the flow with this one - it seems to come through the piece. Or am I totally wrong??

[Jimmie Arroyo]

Sorry Pat,

I did'nt notice there was a newer post to this.

Roundness, softness, is much more appealing than hanging flesh and bones

It's just a guess, but I'll bet you got into the flow with this one - it seems to come through the piece. Or am I totally wrong??

Only up to a certain point. I was concerned about the size of her chest. I made it a little smaller and tried not to attract attention to it. I did more erasing than usual. I could'nt go much smaller because it would not be a true portrait of her. I had other pictures of Kara, and this was, I felt, the easiest pose to have her chest blend into the picture.

Thanks.

[Patricia Joyce]

Good Morning Jimmie,
This must be a picture of your daughter in your "Profile Pic"? She is adorable. When are we going to see a portrait of her???

[Carlos Aleman]

Beautiful! I love your work!!!