Connor
 

30x20"
oil on ABS

I have not done anything this traditional in awhile. Nice change of pace. Great family to work with - I only wish they had more children. :)

Kim,
After they see this painting, I bet they wish they had more children that you could paint. it may be traditional, but you really captured the essence of life in this young man. Beautiful!

Kim, all the better. If he's an only child his parents (if they are smart) must go to great effort to make sure he has an active social life. They'll probably show this off to all their friends (the other kids' parents) and everyone will want one. . .because it is so artistically arranged and beautifully painted! In your figurative work you've been honing your skills at the same time you have relentlessly pursued the expression of the essence and the power of your original concepts. And I really see the results of all your work in this portrait. It's a different mood and a different kind of subject, but you've portrayed a real human being, not just a cute kid.

I LOVE his ears. This is a beautiful painting, Kim.

And, Alex - I really admire your ability to critique so well. Remember, I officially agree with everything you say - so why don't you just put that in your signature line, okay?

Kimberly, Alexandra hit the nail on the head. What an impressive piece. Your paint handling is so confident, just superb. You just keep getting better and better.

David

Dear Kim,

What everyone has said! This is truly superb. He has living presence. I'll add, what a great hand! You are getting frighteningly better and better! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Another new favorite!

Garth

I have to add my boring but sincere agreement with everything said thus far. A really, really great portrait. Janet

Kim, this is a terrific portrait -he's dressed up but not in the least bit stuffy, with such a lively attitude - I love it! Great technique, great pose. I really would like to see a closeup of that hand.

Thank you everyone - I really appreciate it. :)

Cindy - Im with you, I love everything Alex says- she is full of insight and inspiring words! Nice to see your face, by the way.

Linda, I will try and get a close up of that hand before I deliver it tonight.

I was concerned with the pose of that hand from the beginning - Im glad you like it Garth! (whew)

Kim - I'm sooo jealous. Lovely work! I like the way you handled the composition as well as the wonderful rendering of a very likeable looking young man.

Kim, This entire portrait is very, very beautiful. The nose is wonderful. That may sound weird, but I always appreciate well painted noses, beacause I struggle with them so!

Louise

Kim,
it's a beautiful work! This red line around the neck make me think to Vermeer. And I enjoyed discover the foot in the shadow!

You're getting better and better Kim and you're achieving your goal of transmitting feelings through your work.
Congrats on such achievement, that's a really beautiful work.

Lovely Kim! I've got to say I love that little foot peeking out there. :)

Yes! I found the foot right away, I love toes. He looks like a little stinker. Kim, you just keep blowing me away.

Jean

Kim, such wonderful use of grays. The introduction of light all in the right places it is stupendous! I love it!

I second Alex, Yes, more close-ups please.

Thank you so much for all the nice comments!

Speaking of him being a litte stinker - he actually is a sweetheart. We did two photo shoots and when we would begin, he couldnt stop himself from at least 10 minutes of making faces, sticking out his tongue, etc. He and I - we struck a deal. I told him I'd give him some of the funny face photos if he'd sit still and give me a handsome smile. The poor Mom was hovering all nervous trying to rush him. I finally kicked her out and he and I had a face-making competition for a few minutes. Im pretty sure I won. :o

Im afraid my close-ups werent as clear as they should be, but here is one of the hand.

Look out! She's on a roll...

Kim,

Your painting is not just beautifully done, but you seem to have mastered the skill on how to interact with a client (especially a little one) as well. It is not an easy task to get "that look" that once paired with the artist's skills, create a portrait that captures the soul.

Very nicely done...Congratulations!

What can I say except thanks. And thanks for the close-up of the hand. You go girl!

Yes, yes. Nice work.

Ill chime in too. Kim, youre demonstrating that persistance brings forth the answers. Really well done and good for you:-).

Thank you folks - I appreciate all the kind comments!

Im out of town and cant paint for a week - this is a nice fix!

Kimberly, take a rest, you have well deserved it witht his piece!
Very very nice work
Ilaria

Ilaria, I've come to believe Kim NEVER rests.

Kimberly,
Once again, very nice. I really like how relaxed and comfortable he looks. What a great portrait.

Congratulations!

Janel

llaria & Janel - thank you!

Janel, about the resting....that's pretty much true. Sleep is for babies. ;) :sunnysmil