Aisling early work

Just a couple of days into this one.

2 Kates - Midpoint

When I started working on this commission there was a little back and forth with the client about which photo to use; I liked one and they preferred another, but eventually left the final decision up to me. I wasn't sure what photo to use. Since I'm still waiting on a new roll of canvas to arrive I've been buying pre-stretched canvasses, and the art store happened to be having a 2 for one sale at the size I wanted to use; that was reason enough for me to decide to just do both photos simultaneously. These are both unfinished; but the finals will remain fairly loose.

Ben Finish; and Kate underpainting

Well, I've finally finished the painting of Ben; I might do some touchups on a few things once it's fully dried. Boy, that took way longer than it should have.

I've also started early work on my next piece. It's a simpler sort of 'palate cleanser' I'm doing before I tackle the bigger commission I have in the pipeline. These small and rougher portraits are really my favorite thing to do.

I'll also point out that these photos have been taken on my Camera Phone, so they aren't exactly the best quality. Once I have a few finished pieces together, I'll do more professional photography session of them all.