Sunday, April 18, 2010

Tracy and Peyton - commissioned portrait.


Tracy and Peyton
8x10 inches
Graphite Pencil on drafting film
I feel like I have been given such a gift and my heart sings when I am presented with reference photos that capture tender moments such as these and I am asked to do a portrait from it. You know from the outset that the portrait will be a joy to do, because it gives the artist an opportunity to draw with emotion. Anybody who has been a parent will relate to the incredible love you feel when you hold your tiny, sleeping child in your arms - a love you never knew you could feel until your first child is born. What a privilege to be asked to draw this scene!!!

12 comments:

Luisa said...

veramente bello

Unknown said...

A privilege indeed and you pulled it off magnificently.

Being a Mom and and a Nana. I relate that feeling. Nothing in the world like it.

Wonderful job Karen.

Unknown said...

Thank you so much Luisa and Dors - you are so right Dors!!! :)

Artoholic said...

You've captured that tenderness just perfectly Karen - lovely piece.

Ssshhhh, Jez is drawing a portrait of his "friend" who happens to be a girl...sssshhhh.

Unknown said...

Such a beautiful scene and so well captured Karen)

Unknown said...

Thank you Cindy - 'Mum's the word'!
Thank you so much Sam!!

Autumn Leaves said...

A most gorgeous little newborn, and a quite pretty mommy too. Beautiful work, Karen, but then that is no surprise at all. All your work is exquisitely beautiful.

Barbara A. Freeman said...

You have done this so beautifully Karen.

Mona Diane Conner said...

beautifully portrayed Karen, and a very dear baby.

Unknown said...

Thank you so much Sherry, Barbara and Mona - your kind words are always appreciated!!! :))

Anonymous said...

Tracy & Peyton are my beautiful daughter & grandson. What a very emotional moment it was for us all when Peytons Nanny gave his mummy this amazing work of art on Mothers Day. Karen you have an incredible talent.
Debbie

Unknown said...

You brought tears to my eyes Dabbie - I'm so glad Tracy liked it and thank you for letting me know!!! Happy Mother's Day to you xx