Day 23- Helen, 20x16 acrylic on stretched canvas
I met this woman Monday when I was going to the Post Office to mail a package. She had a walker and was approaching the entrance, so I held the door for her. By the time we got into the long line, we’d already laughed together twice and knew each other’s names. I asked if I might take her photo for a possible portrait painting and she was perfect- agreed, didn’t show me all her teeth and held still while I took the shot. Heaven. I loved her beret and her glasses on the chain and how ‘graphic’ she looked. I’ve only painted one or two portraits in acrylic years ago and I uttered lots of bad words the whole time. This one went better.
6 comments:
Nicely Done.
You have captured her Spirit!
Lovely portrait Susan!
Wonderful portrait!!
Such a great character portrait - she looks like a very sweet person, such kind eyes.
This one really caught my eye, when I viewed everyone's posts on Leslie Saeta's site. Really a sweet disposition you captured.
I’m enjoying your 30 days of paintings. This one made me smile, especially your comments. Thanks for posting all your work and fun.
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