Working out the composition and the colors, bit by bit and will begin on the flowers soon.
She wasn't a redhead, but had dark, auburn hair that faded more as she got older until it became almost a dark strawberry blonde color. Not a gray hair in sight when she passed at age 80 in 1990. (That was the year I started having heart problems and was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse.)
She was the strongest woman I have ever known and I still miss her.
7 comments:
Rhonda,
Your paint control on yupo is amazing: I never thought that a portrait like this could be done with such clarity on such a surface.
Your grandmother is probably still for you a source of inspiration and strength.
Take care.
What a lovely tribute and good painting!
Sorry been away from the artblogworld for a few weeks due to visits and visitors. Love your grandmother posting. Good luck with the gladiolas. Now I understand the interest in hearts. The rose quarze one looks beautiful.
Thanks so much, Christiane, Deb and Joan :) Yes, you never get over a love that strong, do you? Should start on the flowers tomorrow...
This is looking great Rhonda! Can't wait to see more.
This portrait is looking wonderful - I'm sure your whole heart is going into it, may it gain strength from doing so!
Thanks, Deb and Cathy. I always put off painting relatives but it seemed time to connect with her by painting this one now. I hope I can finish it the way I want - the way I see it in my mind, I mean.
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