9" x 12", Oil on Canvas.
This child was laying on the couch with her fingers actually in her mouth just as you see. One of those..."I must get this shot."
Artist Reply: Thank you Athena. I'm pleased you enjoyed my paintings. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I'm on teh Honor Guard for the Metro Police and we have an annual Law Enforcement memorial cerimony during the month of March in Carson City at the Capitol. You should try to come to the next one, I'll keep you informed as to when it wil be next year if you would like? Thanks again.
Artist Reply: Thank you Athena, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it!
She's beautifully painted! Her skin tones are so wonderfully shadowed and highlighted, her expression shows her comfort with her "pacifier"! My niece, Cathy, is the only child I ever knew to use those two fingers...and now another little girl. As much as I love your ballet series, this is my favorite of yours!
I actually like the hair..the texture blends with the texture of the feather wings... I think it is a very appealing and tender image of a little angel....Excellent work
The lustre and softness of the skin (especially the hand) is very lovely. The hair, on the other hand is too harsh and crisp! Altogether a charming painting.
Artist Reply: Thank you for your comment and critique. you are very right about the hair, an area I am still working on (painting hair). wonderful gallery.
WOWzeeee! Patrick, this is a perfect rendering and layout. And the cropping is just incredible to place the focus on "child was laying on the couch with her fingers actually in her mouth"
(as you put it) and jsut enough of a hint of the wings to give a depiction of a child's Heavenly innocent. And your techique is so soft and classic. This is a master work my friend.
Artist Reply: Michael, Thank you for taking the time to view and comment, it is very much appreciated. This is one of many more cherubs to come. I'm in the process of doing a series 15-17 of these angelic ones.
26 Comments
Mark Saxton 07 Jul 2007
Absolutly Fantastic. A masterpeice!kristie taylor 07 Jul 2007
Oh this is so sweet!! You did an awesome job!! This is my fav.!!;)Lynnette Zulli 17 Jan 2007
So Precious !! So Well Done !!!Lauren Abric 17 Jan 2007
This is just wonderful! Great work! I love it!Pat 'Gracie' Merewether 17 Jan 2007
Oh, Golly this is beautiful - I just love it so much - wonderful!Martha Miller 23 Jul 2006
Just a beautiful little cherub........This painting is wonderfulSherrie Kostura 01 Jan 2006
One of my favorites! A masterpiece!Athena Thomas 06 Nov 2005
Your gallery is breathtaking!Vivian Allen 22 Oct 2005
She's beautifully painted! Her skin tones are so wonderfully shadowed and highlighted, her expression shows her comfort with her "pacifier"! My niece, Cathy, is the only child I ever knew to use those two fingers...and now another little girl. As much as I love your ballet series, this is my favorite of yours!Brigitte Hintner 09 Sep 2005
This is a masterpiece !kim DeSocio 23 Jul 2005
she is beautiful!!!!!Maggi Carstairs 22 Jul 2005
I actually like the hair..the texture blends with the texture of the feather wings... I think it is a very appealing and tender image of a little angel....Excellent workAaron Brazil 14 Jul 2005
Wow, this paitning reminds me of the work of Rubens. Beautiful jobBetty Schwartz 12 Jul 2005
The lustre and softness of the skin (especially the hand) is very lovely. The hair, on the other hand is too harsh and crisp! Altogether a charming painting.Diana Hume 11 Jul 2005
Who knew angels sucked their fingers!! It seems that they do! Great work!Sarina Renee 28 Jun 2005
Beautiful. So lifelike. I like the warmth coming out of the cold. Great lighting. Just perfect... like the little angel that she is.stan jones 28 Jun 2005
well what can i say i don't critique peoples work but i do know what i like to see and view and to me this is outstandingNancy Costley 28 Jun 2005
My favorite of yours so far, so at peace and innocent, lovely highlights and what an adorable painting!Nancy Woolweber 28 Jun 2005
Very well done.Casey Catton 28 Jun 2005
This really melts my heart...stunning work! I could stare at this work for a very long time...just BEAUTIFULAnonymous Guest 28 Jun 2005
this is beautiful, magical, and so precious, your talent is amazing:)Terry Bullard 28 Jun 2005
wonderful picture, thanks for the zoomed pict it really shows the details which are amazing - lovely workMichael J. Priewe 28 Jun 2005
WOWzeeee! Patrick, this is a perfect rendering and layout. And the cropping is just incredible to place the focus on "child was laying on the couch with her fingers actually in her mouth" (as you put it) and jsut enough of a hint of the wings to give a depiction of a child's Heavenly innocent. And your techique is so soft and classic. This is a master work my friend.Aris Stathakis 28 Jun 2005
perfect image, great!thea walstra 28 Jun 2005
Gorgeous, superb, very appealing artworkAhmad Thoriq 28 Jun 2005
i think she's naturely beautiful, even those without wings u've painted. hair need softer touch. :) nice detail view