"Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul." Vincent Van Gogh

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Pink Hat

Oil on canvas 16x12

I made the mistake of buying my daughter a flamboyant pink hat and scarf for Christmas. She reluctantly modeled them for me and I thought she looked adorable. Later she explained that adorable is not quite the preferred  look for a Senior Manager CPA at Price Waterhouse! Oooops!

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  1. I can see your daughter's reluctance in her eyes. But I think it is a gorgeous portrait!

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    1. She was so funny, Kathryn - although she protested, she wore the hat and scarf when we went out on Christmas night. It was cold and blustery and snowy and I think she was grateful to have them. Here in Reno a lot of the girls wear winter hats like this but in Mountain View, California, where my daughter lives, not so much!

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  2. Its all about 'image' and how each of us sees ourselves isn't it? From an audience's POV it is a great portrait though

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    1. Yes, indeed! I bought myself a faux leopard print hat with ears for shoveling snow and I love it. Yes, I did say ears! I am glad you like the portrait. Surprisingly, Kimberly does, too!

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  3. Adorable daughter and adorable painting!
    Michael

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    1. Thank you, Michael. I am so glad you like it!

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  4. J'aime beaucoup votre peinture, ce rose est superbement bien rendu! et votre modèle est ravissant!
    Bonne journée.
    Cath.

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    1. Thank you, Cath - I had a great time with all that pink!

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  5. haha! I chuckled when I read this!
    But she makes the perfect model! Another fabulous painting :0)

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    1. Thank you, Sandra - I really enjoy painting her!

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  6. I think it is striking. Nice painting.

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    1. Her pose and expression (and, of course, the pink) had me eager to paint this! Thanks for your comment!

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  7. Our daughters will always be adorable to us. It's a very fetching portrait and I love the expression on her face.

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    1. Yes, I agree about daughters being adorable - no matter their age or level of sophistication! Thank you for the lovely comment.

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  8. Nevertheless, they were excellent accessories for an excellent portrait any mother would love.

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    1. I agree - I could not wait to paint all that pink!

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  9. This painting is wonderful, I love her hat.. Your daughter is lovely!

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