Mother & Child

Tricia Migdoll · 08-05-2005, 04:12 AM

Here's a couple, Lisa.

I took them tonight as I am heading out of town for a day or two tomorrow.

I have not reached that stage where you could say "nice paint".
I simply struggle along until i reach a place where I can do no better.

One day I would like to be fluid & free - but right now I am slow & plodding.

Molly Sherrick Phifer · 08-05-2005, 10:35 AM

I just love this painting, Tricia. The composition is wonderful and there is so much tenderness and love emanating from the work.

Terrific!

Carol Norton · 08-05-2005, 11:51 AM

Tricia, your choice of subject matter is one of the most endearing for me. I love it, the composition, brushwork, skin tones, ... and everything about it.

Linda Brandon · 08-05-2005, 12:58 PM

I love this too, Tricia. Your color harmonies are perfect for this intimate painting and the way you've handled the skin transitions from light to shadow is excellent. REALLY a super job.

Tricia Migdoll · 08-05-2005, 05:24 PM

Thank you ladies,

You are all giving me more confidence.

Cynthia Feustel · 08-06-2005, 09:42 AM

Trica,

There are many different ways to judge a painting as successful; good composition, technique, edges, brushwork, etc. and you have certainly succeeded on all accounts. But I think that the most important thing is the emotion you evoke in the viewer. I was brought to tears remembering that intimate moment with my children ,who are now grown. What a tender memory. Thank you for touching my heart.
Just beatifully done!!

Cynthia

Brenda Ellis · 08-06-2005, 10:02 AM

Tricia,

This is lovely in every way.

The things I like best are the baby's head and hair and the background color. This background color is really good. I saw the reference photos and don't remember seeing this color (my memory isn't always trustworthy). How did you come up with it?

And I love the new take on an age-old subject. Seeing this kind of work reminds me that no matter how much our species progresses, what really matters to us is truly eternal.

Tricia Migdoll · 08-06-2005, 10:58 PM

Thank you all.

I am really delighted with the response to this.

Hi Brenda,

Originally I had the background blue, but I remebered that a background should be warm, (according to David Leffel) so I just played with the creamy green, and found that it complemented the soft skin tones.

I did do a blue background on the attached portrait. I think it worked ok because I used sepia tones to the skin, so the blue complimented.
Do you agree.?

I am still figuring why some backgrounds work & others don't.