Sunday, December 30, 2012

The Smile

10"x8" oil on linen board

I was completely enchanted by this boy's smile so with the permission of photographer Steve Evans, I had to paint him.
I loved the challenge of painting this young black child with all the beautiful color in his skin, I hope it comes through in the photo. 

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8 comments:

  1. A beautiful portrait, Dana. I love those blues and your amazing brush work!!!

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  2. He is beautiful, and I love that smile! What a great job! Love all the color.

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  3. Beautiful portrait of a beautiful child!

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  4. I love your work, I always feel like I am right there. NIce

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  5. Very lovely work :)


    `sketches of words

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  6. That is one seriously handsome little guy. Look at that glint in his eyes! Watch out mom.

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  7. Dana, that is some lovely brush work and use of colors!

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