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Friday, November 5, 2010

My first 'realistic' portrait attempt


This is little Caitlyn. Her picture was included in the reference photos for use in creating the whimsical 'couture' painting I just did. She is 9 now, but I absolutely loved this photo of her as a toddler. I wanted to push myself to try doing a portrait that actually would resemble an original portrait photo. I'm pleased with my first attempt, even though I know she's not perfect nor 100% accurate :) It's a start!


I'm going to give this to Caitlyn's mom, even though it was practice, I'm hoping she'll enjoy having it.

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYBODY!

Darla
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12 comments:

  1. Vicki HoldwickNovember 5, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Darla,

    This is really nice. I can't believe it is just practice. I'm looking forward to seeing your next one.

    xoxo

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  2. Marguerite (Tina) Smith HartNovember 5, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Gorgeous Darla and I am sure her mom is going to be thrilled!
    I think you are way beyond practice Darla, this is a lovely portrait by any standards!
    Tina xo

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  3. Rona GregoryNovember 5, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Darla this if great! You've really captured her well! Isn't it a great feeling to 'have a first go' and get such a lovely result?

    Well done you xxxx

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  4. Cathy BuetiNovember 5, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Wow Darla!! This is amazing! Great work! (And I wouldn't have known it was a first attempt!

    I am sure her mom will love to have it!

    :)

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  5. AnonymousNovember 5, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Oh Darla, it's gorgeous! And so is your subject ;-)

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  6. RobinNovember 5, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Fantastic ...great portrait..!Adorable..!

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  7. Kelly BerkeyNovember 5, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    darla, you did a fantastic job! you were able to capture her personality and sweetness in this. her mom is going to cry! xoxo

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  8. ChNovember 5, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    As you all may have guessed, her mommy loved it AND her mommy cried. It's absolutely beautiful and dead-on. Darla has captured Caitlyn's look perfectly!

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  9. ChNovember 5, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    Caitlyn's mommy has seen Darla's newest undertaking and loves it! Caitlyn's mommy also cried ~ surprise, surprise. Darla captured Caitlyn's somber personality perfectly. (Caitlyn isn't usually a somber child). I think it's absolutely perfect!

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  10. Marie SNovember 5, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    Wow I think you did very well Darla.
    Way to go.
    Have a great weekend.

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  11. DianeNovember 6, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    You are inspiring Darla!!

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  12. NicolaNovember 6, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    Wow Darla, I can't believe this is your first attempt!! She is gorgeous and I'm sure her mum will love her, lovely lovely work :0)

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