This gorgeous young lady calls me Dad and occasionally Daddy, which usually means something is up...ha! This is my first ACEO and it was a lot of fun to do, especially since I had such an interesting subject. Now I just need to get a better photo of her sister to complete the set. I probably would never have done anything this small, if not for the grandmaster of ACEO, Akiko Watanabe. So thanks for the nudge Akiko, I've now tried something new yet again.
BEAUTIFUL ........ the subject and the talent.
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! Vern! You're a natural portrait artist. People may say you had it easy because of the beautiful subject but the way you cropped her, the skin tones and the detail on such a small format.... SUPERB!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful portrait, Vern - well done!
ReplyDeleteWow Vern! This is so beautiful, and so small...
ReplyDeleteShe is lucky to have such a talented dad and you are obviously a proud daddy!
Dominique, you are too kind.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sheila, this is my forensic..but with a few more clues...ha!
Thanks so much Ed.
Dana, yes I am proud, and thanks for the comments.
Beautiful painting of a beautiful daughter! Wow, Vern. Am in awe of those of you who can work small. Love this! Looking forward to seeing your next daugher's painting.
ReplyDeleteWay to handle a very small intimate piece, Vern. Nice! I think if anyone knows a child - a parent does for sure!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully and lovingly rendered, and I can see why you're so proud. And yes, when they want something it's Daddy, not Dad! haha
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful painting of your beautiful daughter! I love your style and color choices in this and the way you balanced the yellow on each side. Love the close crop too. Execellent! Can't wait to see her sister.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Liz, it really isn't that small when zoomed in like this. I thought the same thing before I actually tried it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pattie, I like to think I know my girls, they are very special to me.
Thanks Camille, and don't you know it...ha. In the end, Daddy's girls are what we want them to be I guess.
Gwen thank you so much, I hope to get the next one done soon.
OMG! Your first ACEO is fantastic!! I can't wait to see your next ACEO. After a few ACEOs, I'm sure you will be addicted, just like me. lol
ReplyDeleteWonderful work, Vern! Such a lovely model!
ReplyDeleteI work in 5x7's...thought that was small. May have to look into ACEO's now!
Just Lovely!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAkiko, thank you, I 'm so glad you like it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean, go for it, you'll be great in this smaller format.
Thanks so much Sheila.
This is SO nice! I just painted my first ACEO last week and it was tough using those tiny brushes! This painting of your daughter though is so well done. I hope she likes it...I'll bet she loves it!
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