Painting children from life is difficult, I guess you need a good memory to finish any details incase they move which they do all the time so I decided on a longer pose using Winnie as she slept as an excuse but then again a true portrait of her would be bouncing and running around…..but that is easier said than done!
How did Sorolla paint the finest details in blinding sunlight as the children he painted ran along beaches and splashed in waves? He definently had magic in his paintbrush!
Anna Dennis | Oil Painter 
I think you’ve got magic in your paintbrush too. That’s a really peaceful picture.
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thanks so much Heidi!
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Just fabulous! You have really captured a moment here. This painting sings. ~Rita
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Thanks so much Rita, much appreciated!
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Just beautiful!
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thanks isabel! 🙂
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Lovely.
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thankyou!
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That is a wonderful portrait – you’ve really captured her, even though she’s asleep!
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thank you very much and thanks for following my blog!
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This is really beautiful Anna – wonderful relaxed feel to this child.
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thank you mary!
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This one just became my favorite. Reminds of my beautiful niece whom I love more than anything in this world. Beautiful work. Keep spreading the beauty. 🙂
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thankyou so much, I like it that a portrait can remind someone of somebody else! This makes me happy 🙂
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🙂 I love your work. 🙂
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You’re amazing! LOVE to read all your posts and see all your inspirations—-such talent and a God given gift!
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Thank you so much! I really enjoy blogging and painting and your lovely comment really makes it all the more worth it! 🙂
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I look forward to being a regular follower.
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