Sunday, July 26, 2009

Paul and Anna


This is a portrait of my cousin Paul and his wonderful wife Anna. When we visited them earlier this year for the very first time, their warmth and hospitality was limitless, and we definitely were made to feel part of their family. We couldn't have felt more welcomed. The setting here is their favorite restaurant where we ate outside on a shaded patio on a beautiful sunny afternoon. We will never forget that day, and by painting the moment, it is forever in my mind, and after I mail it to them, hopefully theirs as well. We hope to visit them again soon, in Augsburg, Germany.

oil on masonite 

10 1/2" x 7 1/2"

NFS

13 comments:

  1. Oh Vern, what a wonderful gift to have a portrait done by one of my favorite artists! Your cousins no doubt will be on the moon with delight and in awe of your talent. How sweet of you.

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  2. Beautiful use of muted complimentary colors, did they happen to be dressed that way...happy accident... or did you use your artist license to change their clothing? There are so many things that I admire in this painting, one of my favorites is the contrast of the direction of the brushstrokes in your cousin's shirt. Very well done!

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  3. This is absolutely wonderful, Vern. I know they will love it.

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  4. This is wonderful, Vern. I can sense their personalities. How cool for them to have this to keep and later to be remembered always in such a special way.

    I love the loose brushwork and the visible plane changes. I'd rather see this style anyday than "smooth" portraits.

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  5. I like the directness of your painting and the intensity of their gazes. Well done!

    (I love that earlier post of the white cat, too!!!)

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  6. Nice loose strokes for portraiture Vern...I'm sure they will love it!

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  7. They are going to love this - great job!

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  8. Aha, Vern...a very nice piece. You captured some marvelous expression. I have been away from blog-visiting for a while, and I checkked back on your blogs, and see that you are rockin' on along. Great stuff, Vern.

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  9. Thanks everyone for the generous comments. I really do appreciate the time and effort you all make.

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  10. Hi, Vern - Great work! I think Anna's expression and direct gaze really captures the welcome and kindness you describe. Sounds like a great trip. :-)
    Liz

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  11. This is a great one Vern. Your relatives are going to love it..love the brushwork you did.

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  12. Hey Vern, what a nice painting, well executed and a lovely gift for Paul and Anna. I'm sure they will treasure both the painting and the sentiment.

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