Category Archives: Baby portrait

Matting artwork

While my supply lasts I’m offering a mat for the 6 x 8” portraits at no extra cost. It’s a good time to consider giving one as a gift. A Mat not only protects the artwork from the glass, it enhances how it looks.

Backgrounds can be tricky

I don’t put them in first as many artists recommend. Here I used a paintbrush to blur the grass and walkway so my subjects would stand out. Had I drawn the background first I may not have done that, it was something that just developed.

Pic Stitch App

When I am finished with a portrait I put it in an app called Pic Stitch. When it is side-by-side with the photo I can see if I really am finished or if it needs more work. In this case, I see I need to improve the values in the woman’s face. Her eyebrows andContinue reading “Pic Stitch App”

Judgment errors

If you’ve read the previous post you know that sometimes I am wrong. 😳😂 Above is another case in point. When I got this photo I thought… I wish the dogs eyes were open. When I finished the portrait I thought… I’m so glad I didn’t talk my client out of using this.❤️ Love howContinue reading “Judgment errors”

Selfie Supreme

When my client sent me this picture as a photo reference I was a little hesitant and suggested a composite of their three faces instead. I was wrong. (I do say this on occasion 😂) I love how it turned out, and I love how it captured a moment.

The Busy Holidays

I have been drawing several hours every day to complete so many commissions in time for Christmas. I can’t complain though I truly love it, and I’ve raised $500 for Feeding America. ❤️ Here are some recent ones.

Contributing To Feeding America

I’ve always hated the thought of anyone, particularly children, going to bed hungry. It’s the reason I’m donating 10% of my commissions toward Feeding America til the end of this year. This is a win win for everyone.