Emily Playing the Viola

 

This is a charcoal of Emily playing the viola in her college orchestra. I love the composition of this piece. Sometimes when the lights and darks are so pronounced, the picture just seems to draw itself. She'll be coming home for the holidays tomorrow, which we're looking forward to very much. I hope your holidays are wonderful-- thank you for your support and interest in my art this last year. Here's to a happy and healthy 2009!

Giselle Smiling

I think I like this version of Giselle better than the more serious one. This one captures her spirit much better.

Giselle

This is a charcoal of Giselle, a seven-year-old girl whose grandmother has comissioned me to paint her portrait. I'm trying to arrive at the perfect pose to use to paint her portrait. Although I like this pose quite alot, it seems a bit somber, and Giselle is far from somber. I think I'll develop another charcoal to use as a comparison.