Mother & Child

[Tricia Migdoll]

Thank you Lisa, Garth & Kim.

Lisa, my palette is made up of the following:

Old Holland
Warm sepia Extra
Brown Ochre light
Yellow Ochre dark
Ultra blue dark
Venetian Red
Cremintz white.
My greens & mauves are made from this also.

I used Sennellier Blue Black for the dress.
and added some cad yellow into the background.

I will try & take some closeups in the morning.
I am learning not to try to take photos in the afternoon - they are simply not sharp enough.

In the meantime, here is one I took yesterday that isn't too bad.
Let me know if there is anything special you would like to see a close up of.

Thank you again for your kind encouragement.

[Lisa Ober]

Wow, that is magnificent! Thank you so much for sharing your palette as well. It certainly works.

I would love to see a close up of the texture of your paint, say on the mother's face or arms? Thanks so much!

[Tricia Migdoll]

Here's a couple, Lisa.

I took them tonight as I am heading out of town for a day or two tomorrow.

I have not reached that stage where you could say "nice paint".
I simply struggle along until i reach a place where I can do no better.

One day I would like to be fluid & free - but right now I am slow & plodding.

[Molly Sherrick Phifer]

I just love this painting, Tricia. The composition is wonderful and there is so much tenderness and love emanating from the work.

Terrific!

[Carol Norton]

Tricia, your choice of subject matter is one of the most endearing for me. I love it, the composition, brushwork, skin tones, ... and everything about it.

[Linda Brandon]

I love this too, Tricia. Your color harmonies are perfect for this intimate painting and the way you've handled the skin transitions from light to shadow is excellent. REALLY a super job.

[Tricia Migdoll]

Thank you ladies,

You are all giving me more confidence.

[Cynthia Feustel]

Trica,

There are many different ways to judge a painting as successful; good composition, technique, edges, brushwork, etc. and you have certainly succeeded on all accounts. But I think that the most important thing is the emotion you evoke in the viewer. I was brought to tears remembering that intimate moment with my children ,who are now grown. What a tender memory. Thank you for touching my heart.
Just beatifully done!!

Cynthia