Update on Wedding Portrait Commission

 

 

I finally had the chance to get some hours in on this wedding portrait.  I have never painted a stone house before, so this was definitely new territory.  Initially I had planned to use some new watercolor pencils for the stone.  But as I studied the mansion, I decided to use a masking fluid approach instead.  Below is a picture of how I applied the masking fluid, and then did multiple washes to get the different colored stones.

 

 

After peeling off the fluid, I added more detail to the mansion and foliage.

 

Still a long way to go, but I have DEFINITELY made some progress!

 

Stay tuned and have a great evening!

 

 

 

                  ~Jen



New Commission!

Sorry it may be a little hard to see here.  This is a quick sketch of my latest commission.  I sketched this to show my client the overall portrait composition.  The couple were married at a vineyard in California, and He wants to have their first car ever purchased together in the portrait.  So neat!  So the painting will run something along these lines, but of course be a lot tighter and have some tweaks as well!  Stay tuned!

 

Thanks for reading!  Have a wonderful day!

 

 

  ~Jen



Jordyn

 

 

Jordyn

Watercolor

16" x 20"

 

Well, she is finally finisheo!  I feel pretty pleased with how this little angel turned out. 

 

I had the honor of taking all of her pictures to capture the perfect portrait!  And I can't tell you enough how greatly helpful it is to be able to work with my subject, and get to know her sweet, soft, and playful personality.  It allows me to better capture her spirit, and not just a face.

 

I hope I will have the chance to paint her again a few years down the road! :)

 

Thanks for reading!  Have a wonderful day!

 

 

  ~Jen

Jordyn's Evolving...

 

She is starting to evolve now.  Still lots of details to add, and spots to soften, but I'm getting close!

Window Painting

Fall is HERE!!  Which means it's finally time to start some window painting! 

 

 

 

I just did these fall scapes for a friend of mine. 

 

 

 

 

He has TONS of windows!

 

 

We decided to do something non Halloween.  That way we can leave it up through November.





Working in the Studio.. :)

 

Just a little late night studio time..

 

 



 

 

I am really going to try and finish up this sweet little girl in the next couple days.  Her mommy has been patiently waiting for her.. :)

Small Update on Jordyn

 

 

I worked on Jordyn some last night and will work more today. She is starting to come to life now. I can't wait to have her whole face done!! 

 

 

 

I still have so much to do obviously, but these next couple days will be dedicated to this portrait...

  

New Commission!

So here she is!  My next commission.  Meet Jordyn.  We just decided on this picture..  I took her pictures last Friday and there were so many adorable photographs to choose from.  The last couple days were spent going back and forth between a couple of favorites. 

 

So my plan for this portrait is to paint her in a soft yellow dress like the picture below, and use her mouth from the lower picture as well.  I can't wait to get started on this little angel!! 

Olivia Grace

Olivia Grace

16 x 20

Okay, so here it is!  It's all finished up and I already dropped it off at the framing store!  So I'll pick it up and take it to the fair tomorrow.  Is anyone else entering in the fair?  Or maybe you already did.  Tell me about your experience, I would love to hear about it!  I will try and post a picture of the framed portrait tomorrow. 

And please excuse the terrible quality of these photos.. My camera just hasn't worked the same since I threw it :)  A bee landed on it, and I freaked out.. haha.. Oops!

Olivia, WIP

Okay, this is the last update I am posting until it's complete.  There is still so much detail to finish up and add to her.  But she is finally starting to look like Olivia!

I am pretty much finished with the background now.. So time to start on her cute little face!

Olivia's New Portrait!

I started this new portrait of my youngest daughter Olivia last night.  I am trying to get it done and framed by Monday!  Do you think I can do it? :)  hahaha

Update on Sailboats..

I have layered in some water now.. I still have such a long way to go.  But before I do anything more to the water, the sailboats need to be finished.  So here we go!  I would really love to have this one wrapped up in a couple days..

Have a wonderful day everyone!

A little more smile :)

Barbara

Watercolor

16 x 20

I changed up her mouth a bit to give her a bigger smile!  She glows now and she is finished.  I apologize for the slightly blurry picture.  My camera is not working quite the same since I threw it when a bee landed on it!  Oh, the things I do sometimes.. :-/

Have a great day!

Marina, WIP

I was able to work on this painting a little during the Terrace Lakes Wine and Art Festival a couple weekends ago.  I still have a long way to go on it, but once I get started up again, it will finish quickly!  I love water and sailboats, so this is going to be one of my favorite pieces for sure :)

I think I'm getting closer...? :)

This has definitely been the most challening portrait I have worked on.  I gave her nose and eyes and chin some tweeking, and then added a little more depth to her hair.  I feel like she pops a little more now.

What do you think?

Okay friends.. I need some critisizm here.. constructive of course :).. Is there anything that I need to tweek here?  I have been staring at this painting for far too long and feel frustrated!!  It could be a simple fix, or maybe its finally right.. Please!  Suggestions are wanted :)

Barbara

Barbara

Watercolor

16 x 20

I finished this portrait commission today.  I am just waiting for the approval and I will make any nessessary adjustments.. But I feel done and satisfied :)

Starting Over!

I started this portrait over this morning.. The other one just wasn't turning out at all!  I am already loving this one.  I can tell from this stage that the painting has it's full potential back!  The other photograph I was working with was really faded and very hard to work with, so I'm using the other reference photograph that was given to me for this commission.  Stay tuned!! :)

Work In Progress..

I got a little further on this portrait today.. I may have to mess with the background a little more.. 

Mickey Blue Eyes

Mickey Blue Eyes

Watercolor

11 x 14

New Portrait Commission!

I just started this portrait today of a very lovely lady.  Her sweet husband commissioned me to paint it for her.  I think he plans to give it to her for her birthday.  The photograph I am working with was taken over 20 years ago.  He says he loves her glow and the gleam in her eyes.  So sweet!

I am in the beginning stage of washes.  Just laying down colors to get a feel for the shadows and highlights.  Stay tuned!

Wild Iris

 

Wild At Heart

Watercolor

11 x 14

I am surprisingly happy with the results so far on this wild Bearded Iris.  I have a few more details to add here and there.I really don't have much experience with floral subjects, and I still have a lot to learn.  I do love the colors in this painting and I've had fun with it :)  So I count it successful! 

Lavendar and Tuscany

I just started this painting yesterday.. I am participating in a Mother's Day Arts and Crafts show this weekend which will be held at Bitner Vineyards Winery.  So I have been inspired to paint Tuscan related paintings lately.  Anyway, thought I would mess around a bit yesterday, and this is where I'm at.  It's still a work in progress, but I should finish it up today :)