Three Little Pastels

[Sharon Knettell]

Julie,

I just LOVE the way you handled the pastels, so freshly and deftly. The kids sparkle and have a mischievous look about them. I especially love the first boy.

[Julie Deane]

Thanks, Sharon -

Believe me, "mischievous" is correct! They were in constant motion. The original idea was to have them in one portrait, but I ended up telling the mom that it would be better to have three individual ones because posing was out after about five minutes. I took the toys out too soon. Well, live and learn....

I like the first one best too. It was done at a monthly local event called an "artist's rendevous". I went just to get out of the house and draw, not to enter the competition, but there's something about doing art with other artists that somehow gets me "psyched" and more daring (anyone else feel that way?). Maybe it's how actors on stage feel.

[Janel Maples]

Julie,
The first word that came to mind when I saw these was ALIVE.
Very nice.

[Patricia Joyce]

These little faces just sparkle, what a joy to view. I, too, like the first one best!

[Julie Deane]

Thanks, Janel and Pat.

[Enzie Shahmiri]

Hi Julie,

The kids look very cute. I also like the way you handled the pastel, there is such movement, giving the impression that the kids might just run off in the next second.

[Julie Deane]

Thanks, Enzie -

Then I guess I got them true to life!

[Terri Ficenec]

These are so fresh and lively Julie! My first sense was that they sparkle, but then I see that a few people have already told you that. I think you've caught an especially mischievous expression on the oldest boy.