"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. Studio at the FarmJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:35 PM

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

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    1. SusanJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:47 AM

      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. Gatepost productionsJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    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. SusanJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:48 AM

      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. art by Michael PerchardJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    Adorable daughter and adorable painting!
    Michael

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    1. SusanJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:49 AM

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

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  4. cath carboneJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:57 AM

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

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    1. SusanJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:53 AM

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

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  5. Sandra BusbyJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:37 AM

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

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    1. SusanJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:54 AM

      Thank you, Sandra - I really enjoy painting her!

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  6. c.dingmanJanuary 10, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    I think it is striking. Nice painting.

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    1. SusanJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:55 AM

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

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  7. Diana Moses BotkinJanuary 12, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    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. SusanJanuary 13, 2013 at 5:34 PM

      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. Linda RothJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:31 PM

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

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    1. SusanJanuary 14, 2013 at 4:56 PM

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

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  9. WatermarycolorsJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:51 PM

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

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