Pastel Painting 2006 medium: Prismacolor NUPASTEL I did this pastel to always remind Alan of the intense love he felt the first time he held our newborn daughter in his strong arms! Our little girl really was a miracle. We almost lost her several times during the pregnancy due to past surgeries I had and complications. I spent 6 months on bed rest and If I even coughed it was to the hospital I went! Then to top it off, once I finally got her home she had jaundice and had to stay in a light tank and was only allowed out to nurse. It was so sad! Our eyes were cooked from stareing at her in the little tank for days. This was the moment after the doctor said she was okay and didn't ever have to go back in that dreadful thing again. Alan held her and she fell immediately asleep in his arms. I think it was one of the most beautiful moments I have ever witnessed.
32 Comments
Lisa Hill 22 Feb 2007
wow, what a beautiful story and so glad you captured it, times like that are so hard (I too had a bad pregnancy with my youngest son, he went on the spend 5-6 weeks in intensive care and had major surgery). I actually felt choked looking at this at the overwhelming energy of love and protection, this in my eyes is what real artwork is all about, Love Lisa xCindy Lambert 21 Feb 2007
This is just stunning, Lisa! Very touching and beautifully rendered!Dar Cragg 21 Feb 2007
Wonderful feeling witnessing love like that, isn't it? I remember so well when my son held his son for the first time. Luckily I was there to capture a picture of it. It something I'll never forget.Olga Lavoix 20 Feb 2007
So touching story and so lovely painting!Renata Cavanaugh 17 Feb 2007
This is touching....and so beautifully doneB.A. Davison 17 Feb 2007
Beautiful work ...lovely storyTahnja Wolter 17 Feb 2007
Superb!Jeane Nevarez 16 Feb 2007
very sweet, excellent skin tonesmark lane 16 Feb 2007
Beautiful picture, Lisa. Excellent artwork.Monika Moore 14 Feb 2007
This is so beautifully done, Lisa! So incredibly touching... And it's flawless -- absolutely awesome work!monique cooper 14 Feb 2007
Amazingly Lovely!!!.. and so touching too!! perfect work!!!Anonymous Guest 14 Feb 2007
What a beautiful moment. You have a great talent, keep working hard and it will put food on the table. God BlessAnonymous Guest 14 Feb 2007
Much love in a fathers arms. Very detailed work.Cynthia DeMaio 14 Feb 2007
How precious is this portrait. Excellent attention to details.John Enright 14 Feb 2007
so very, very beautiful and peaceful.Jerry 14 Feb 2007
super or most excellent!helen tyralik 14 Feb 2007
wonderful drawingKaren Cash 14 Feb 2007
so touching and beautiful!Jean M. Laffitau 13 Feb 2007
Yes, this is realy beautiful!Darius Purse 13 Feb 2007
Beautiful work.Ruth Kauffman 13 Feb 2007
Liss...this portrait pastel is brilliant perferction!! The detail is fabulous and there is not one thing that is "off"!! It is a masterpiece!!! Did you use soft or oil pastel?? Just awesome!!!Anonymous Guest 13 Feb 2007
Beautifulbianca 13 Feb 2007
oh my how pretty...awsome fine art...Vanessa Holmstrand 13 Feb 2007
Very sweet and soothing. A wonderful portrait! I like the textures you achieved with the pastels.Emily Reed 13 Feb 2007
This is a wonderful painting!Joke Schotting 13 Feb 2007
Wonderful work Lisa!!!!Randy Nore 13 Feb 2007
Wow!!!!!that looks exact!!!The skin colors are remarkable.You do such amazing portraits,great work Lisa.Anneke Hut 13 Feb 2007
So sweet, so wonderfully drawn, so much talent you have Lisa!debbie collier 13 Feb 2007
Beautifully done!!Janet Gioffre Harrington 13 Feb 2007
OH MY Geeeeaaaaawww, Lisa. I got goose bumps when i opened this. It is so warm and loving and MAGNIFICENT!! WOW. The texture of the Daddy's hair, and the glow on his skin~ and the way he's holding that tiny baby, wow. THIS IS A MASTERPIECE!!Olga van Dijk 13 Feb 2007
WONDERFUL AND PRESCIOUS ART WORK dear Lisa!!--Penny Myers 13 Feb 2007
what a precious portrait.