Sunday, December 6, 2009

Shelbie Veiled


There is something defiant, or maybe just self assured, about Shelbie as she looks askance out of the space of the picture. Mostly though this was just fun to paint. I love rendering delicate materials like her veil, as well as the sheer trim and small pearls that adorn her gown.

oil on linen panel, 8 x 6 inches, 2009
#29

5 comments:

  1. very beautiful plus romantic. nice use of white both dress and lace hat.

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  2. Yes whoever she's marrying is gonna get it. lol. Good story telling with your paintings

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  3. Wow! Classic. This has "all the right moves."

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  4. Gorgeous, Charles No hard edges - wink -beautifully done.

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  5. Hi Charles - your blog is a delight! I especially love this one - exciting pose and beautifully painted!

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