16 x 20 inches
Oil on canvas
(commissioned work)
This painting was a first for me in many ways - first commission of 2012, first time I'd painted a group portrait (well, more than two people that is), and first time I'd painted full figure portraits. I knew it would be a challenge, particularly trying to capture a good facial likeness of everyone on a scale much smaller than I'm used to working on, so I was a little bit anxious about that before starting. However, once the painting got underway it really came together well.
The subject of the painting really carried me through on this one. A family on holiday together, all smiles and sunshine, having a brilliant time together. I knew I had to bring all that good feeling out in the painting and celebrate it. I think I managed to achieve that, so I was well happy in the end.
Really lovely, Kevin! I was blown away when B posted this on Facebook, and I knew right away that it was one of yours! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shannon! This one was a real pleasure to do :-)
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