I've been working on some paintings of my kids this past week. I wanted to use pictures that just captured who they are at this age.
My Dad (an amazing artist) always says not to paint people smiling. I see why now. First, it's hard to do. Second, the picture doesn't look as classic and timeless. Maybe I'll do another one of Lil. I just loved this picture because we were out on the beach for Spring Break, Lils has her pants rolled up, feet stuck in the sand, and is borrowing E's sweater because it's so cold. She's wearing her favorite flower clip I made her. She always got compliments on it and she would reply, "Thanks, my Mom made it with a hot-glue gun". Sort of takes the beauty out of the bow a bit,but it was true. I love the memories that come with this image.
Ebay loves his BYU Cougars hat and this old basketball shirt his Grammy gave him 2 years ago. He wore it when he was 2, it was HUGE, and now it finally fits him, though the logo is fading. He was having a great time throwing rocks into the river after our family hike at Codfish falls.
This picture is just classic Baby No. Mischievous smile, looking through the sides of her eyes, huge yellow rain boots, and her favorite little sweater that used to be her cousin, Ella's. She was so happy at Castle park. The weather was perfect and breezy and life was good.
I've been working on some paintings of my kids this past week. I wanted to use pictures that just captured who they are at this age.
My Dad (an amazing artist) always says not to paint people smiling. I see why now. First, it's hard to do. Second, the picture doesn't look as classic and timeless. Maybe I'll do another one of Lil. I just loved this picture because we were out on the beach for Spring Break, Lils has her pants rolled up, feet stuck in the sand, and is borrowing E's sweater because it's so cold. She's wearing her favorite flower clip I made her. She always got compliments on it and she would reply, "Thanks, my Mom made it with a hot-glue gun". Sort of takes the beauty out of the bow a bit,but it was true. I love the memories that come with this image.
Ebay loves his BYU Cougars hat and this old basketball shirt his Grammy gave him 2 years ago. He wore it when he was 2, it was HUGE, and now it finally fits him, though the logo is fading. He was having a great time throwing rocks into the river after our family hike at Codfish falls.
This picture is just classic Baby No. Mischievous smile, looking through the sides of her eyes, huge yellow rain boots, and her favorite little sweater that used to be her cousin, Ella's. She was so happy at Castle park. The weather was perfect and breezy and life was good.
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I love these pictures - beautiful! You are so talented - and the models don't hurt, either. :)
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