Anna's brother, Shawn

Vianna Szabo · 09-01-2005, 06:14 PM

Thank you, Bonfim

I finished her portrait a few months ago. Here is a close up.

Lisa Ober · 09-01-2005, 11:27 PM

Vianna,

I have been admiring yoru daughter's portrait since you posted it. Now with your son's, you have the perfect pair. You painted his mouth so well. You handled his glasses perfectly (something I always find difficult). I agree that the skin tones are marvelous. I look forward to seeing what's next. Perhaps a self portrait?

Julie Deane · 09-02-2005, 06:50 AM

Hi Vianna -

Echoing what has already been said: Very nice pair of portraits!

Alexandra Tyng · 09-02-2005, 09:09 AM

Vianna,

I think this portrait of your son captures something intangible that really comes across to the viewer. So does the one of your daughter. They are both full of feeling--a powerful ingredient in a successful portrait.

Vianna Szabo · 09-02-2005, 10:55 AM

Thank you, Lisa, Julie, and Alexandra

Those are very kind comments. Lisa, I had trouble getting those great lips to look full and not pouty. A friend of mine claims I married my husband just so my children would get his lips. Interesting side note, I entered my daughters painting in a local gallery show and the reception was last night. There were two honorable mentions awarded at the show. One went to "Anna" and the other to a 20x20 square gallery wrap canvas painted completely orange, interesting choices I thought.

Thank you again for your comments, they mean a lot.

Vianna

Chris Saper · 09-17-2005, 08:51 PM

Vianna,

Congratulations on your award!

Not a bad reason to marry, overall - your kids have mouths like rock stars.

They are a beautiful pair of paintings, thanks for sharing!

Vianna Szabo · 09-18-2005, 09:23 PM

Thank you so much Chris, Enzie,and Lisa.

Chris my son broke out laughing when he read the bit about the "rock star" lips. He said that was great praise indeed and that you made his day. Last fall I had a solo show where I showed another painting of my son the reviewer wrote at length about his "ample" and "petulant" lips. Guess the kid's got a good thing going.

Thanks again.
Vianna

Enzie Shahmiri · 09-18-2005, 10:36 AM

Vianna,

Congratulations of winning the award. Both paintings are beautiful and very sensitive and I am sure your children will treasure them for years to come.

Lisa Ober · 09-18-2005, 10:42 AM

Congratulations! Well deserved.

Mark Lovett · 09-28-2005, 06:43 PM

Very nice work! Congratulations. I particularly like the one of Anna too.