Ballerina girl

[Cindy Procious]

Thanks Alex and Beth, for your kind words.

[Janet Kimantas]

As sweet and perfect as she looks, this painting is so full of life! I feel that as soon as I looked away, her feet started swinging and her torso started twisting on the stool. And of course, I want to echo everything else already said. Lovely painting. Janet

[David Draime]

Cindy, this is truly an exceptional portrait. As has already been said, you've managed to paint this little girl in a way that transcends all of the lesser qualities, the cliche's that are so often associated with this particular subject matter; ie., an overly cute or sentimental portrayal. My first reaction to this piece is not: "Oh, isn't she sweet and lovely" (though she certainly is), but rather, "what an incredible painting!!" I think when an artist can detach from - or at least subordinate - the easy emotions, the sentimentality that the subject (this subject in particular) prompts in all of us, and instead focuses first and foremost on mastering the requirements of the painting itself - as a painting - that's the beginning of greatness. Then, ironically, the subject matter - even a smiling child in a tutu - will have greater depth, gravity, emotion.

And this is a great painting.

[Michele Rushworth]

Your best yet!

[Cindy Procious]

Originally Posted by David Draime

My first reaction to this piece is not: "Oh, isn't she sweet and lovely" (though she certainly is), but rather, "what an incredible painting!!"

David, thank you for saying that. I have always wished for the ability to paint in a more artistic fashion, rather than just be a human mimeograph. Too often, (okay, always) I feel as though I have an ability to draw, but not much artistic talent.

So, this makes me feel as though I've made at least a little progress towards my goal. Thank you.

Thanks, too, Michele and Janet.

[Richard Monro]

Cindy, I have looked at this several times before commenting. It is stunning. She looks like an angel, but the more i look at it, I see you also captured a look in her eyes that hints at the imp inside. I'm a fan!

[Janel Maples]

This is absolutely adorable. Excellent portrait. Congratulations.

[Jean Kelly]

Cindy, I remember your first struggles with the little ballerina, this is such a leap from where you were a few years ago! She is just delightful and beautifully painted.

Jean