Grandmother and Granddaughter

 

Pastel on Sanded Paper
Pastel on Sanded Paper, 8 x 8″

This is a small, intimate portrait of a grandmother and granddaughter done in a painterly style.

Grandmother and Granddaughter Reference Photo
Grandmother and Granddaughter Reference Photo

The reference photo for this portrait was taken with a smart phone. This is a great example of an opportune shot taken in the moment that became an excellent basis for a portrait painting. In creating this portrait, I intensified the colors and planned a square format to include just the faces to create a more powerful composition.