This is a dear friend's baby that I did a portrait of when she was a newborn. Mela is a pale blone beauty just as her mother is. Her mother grew up with my daughters, and is like a daughter to me. I painted this using my wacom tablet and Painter Classic software. This is not a manipulated photo. It is painted one stroke at a time. I used airbrush, pastels, and water to create this look.
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Heidi Olson 17 Mar 2006
Wow..this is gorgeous! Beautiful baby...beautiful picture :)Sheila Dixon 11 Mar 2006
Excellent work.Linda Bertiaux 10 Mar 2006
Oh how cute. You did an excellent job. Great shot!!!Tabitha Borges 09 Mar 2006
love the colors they make the piece so cozy....Charlotte Ottilo 09 Mar 2006
Oh my gosh...this is fantastic!!! You are sooo very creative!