Here is a portrait fresh off the easel. This was pure fun and done quickly - and better than that - it worked! I painted from a treasured photo of a friend. Her sister is a restarateur in Seatttle and here she is with some of the ingredients for one of her feasts and flowers for the table.
Love this, the look of passion and the fact that you just took pleasure in painting it!
ReplyDeleteEdward and I are glad Patricia encouraged you to join the "blogging" community. Inspite of the rather dreadful name, I have found it to be really quite rewarding, and hope you will also. You've made a lovely start, and your painitngs are charming! Can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteI love this painting the colors are bright and fun. Most will paint food, plates etc... but I can't remember anyone painting the person behind the kitchen. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteI can feel the energy and excitement of a happy kitchen. It gives one the chance for imaginating what will she cook today.
Does she have this painting hanging in her own kitchen?
What a beautiful painting :-) I can see her personality shine through! Hello via PVE!
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I LOVE your paintings! Do you use acrylic or oil?
ReplyDeleteYou have a fabulous gene pool. All of that wonderful creative talent and you share it as sisters.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see more of your work!
Welcome to the blogsphere.
Welcome to the blogosphere!! Your paintings are brillant! I love "The
ReplyDeleteQueen of Seattle" painting! She looks so happy to be getting ready to prepare a feast! You can "feel" her joy.. LOVE IT!
Thanks to all for your kind comments! This painting is of my friend's sister who runs the Cafe Presse (and Le Pichet)in Seattle. Good reviews in this past weekend's New York Times-the travel section on Seattle! My friend took this picture of her sister when she visited her and they had returned from the market with the bounty you see here. My friend hinted as she gave me the picture - "this would make a great painting!" I agreed.
ReplyDeleteWonderful new blog--and I love this painting!
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL! You are so talented.....just like your sister!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you have joined the Blogging fun!....WELCOME!
I am so glad your sister has been after you. :-) I am here from her blog and I see that talent flows from the pores of your family members!
ReplyDeleteThis portrait is just stunning...Really. I love the colors and the movement. You can really "feel" the subject's energy. Love that!