Daily Painting

Louis

14cmx13cm, oil on board

Painting status: NFS

Painted Sunday, 10 August 2014 · Portraits

The conversation

Thoughts on this painting

40 comments

Leslee

I was wondering when/if you were ever going to paint
that beautiful boy of yours! You must do more.. even
if you don't sell them. He seems to have such a wonderful way about him; it would be wonderful to capture more of his youth in paint.

C-Marie

He is so precious!! Once a Dad and Mom, always parents, no matter what (:)! A beautiful portrait of one just beginning to see, to know, to understand. Thank you so much for sharing this work. You all are so blessed! C-Marie

Alain

When pastes become that tender skin
When pigments become lovely complexion
When these innocent eyes traverse our hearts
When this half-open mouth tries to converse with us
When the blue sky literally exsudes from the model
When the background around these soft ears
Is made up of lively whiteness
I state loud and clear:
- Our today's world of perpetual conflict
Has still a future full of Hope".

Karen Erickson

His soul is in face. I want to follow this sweet boy's journey. Thank you for this.
Karen

jane

So happy to see your beautiful son. Thank you for sharing him with your loyal fans!!

Susie Caulton

Karen says it perfectly! A stunning portrait of your little man. Precious beyond measure!

Shirley Fachilla

The painting looks as though you caught him right before he zoomed away... in a flicker of light and time. Just what we wish all our paintings could be.

Suzanne Jobe

Marvelous and it looks just like him. I still say last October's workshop was one of the highlights of my life!

shelley

this painting and face are so very moving ?.it radiated much emotion from the viewer.

Craig S

Hi Julian , loved the portrait and what the others had to say. Your son is beautiful thank you for sharing your gift and life with us in paint!
Craig

Georgia Simons

The love you have for each other just comes shining through your painting!

Susie Caulton

Karen says it perfectly! A stunning portrait of your little man. Precious beyond measure!

Janet D'Addario

Inquisitive and innocent is a beautiful combination! Thank you for sharing this one with all of us...

Evelyn Mahrt

You can see your love for Louis in this portrait. I have many drawings of my children when they were growing up, and I passed them on to them this year. Now it's time to do more of my darling granddaughter! Do more, Julian.

Painter’s notes

I'm working in the kitchen, painting, while baby-sitting Louis so it seemed natural to do a quick sketch of him, I used a couple of photos which were difficult enough to get him to 'pose' for unguarded—one for the family

Julian Merrow-Smith ·