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My Grandsons

I spent the day painting my grandsons. I am posting the photo as well as my art so that you can compare.

I decided to do this in acrylics. Acrylics are too hard to blend so my skin tones are not as smooth as with oils. I don't, however, like the skin tones so tomorrow I will glaze a lighter color over these. I want to give this to my daughter in law for mother's day, so it is pretty important to me that it looks right.

Tomorrow, I also have to catch up on your posts. Two days away and there are so many new posts to read!

posted on Apr 22, 2011 10:18 PM ()

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woooow congrats.. a great one!

comment by itsjustme on Apr 26, 2011 1:28 AM ()

What a super idea! As usual, remarkable artistry!

comment by solitaire on Apr 24, 2011 6:38 AM ()

I posted the final. The color is much improved. I do so hope she likes it!

reply by dragonflyby on Apr 24, 2011 9:28 AM ()

they are adorable!

comment by elkhound on Apr 24, 2011 5:38 AM ()

Yes, I have cute grandsons. Just wish that I could see them more.

reply by dragonflyby on Apr 24, 2011 9:27 AM ()

what sweet looking children...I know you are proud. nice painting too.

reguards
yer impressed pal
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comment by honeybugg on Apr 24, 2011 4:35 AM ()

Thanks! I spent part of another day fixing it, but I like the final result. (Next post) I have missed your posts. Your humor and take on life in 'Cowsnot' is amusing. Have not been to your page yet, but I always hope to see a new post by you when I do.

reply by dragonflyby on Apr 24, 2011 9:26 AM ()

They are adorable and the likeness is very good. I think you should
concentrate on portraits. They would be a real money maker because every
mother wants a portrait of her child.

comment by elderjane on Apr 23, 2011 6:45 PM ()

I like painting people so maybe I will spend more time practicing and then offering to paint portraits.

reply by dragonflyby on Apr 24, 2011 9:30 AM ()

What a wonderful gift! And what darling little guys!

comment by marta on Apr 23, 2011 9:34 AM ()

I hope she likes it. She is not a fan of my artwork but she did hang up the other that I painted of Rowan.

reply by dragonflyby on Apr 24, 2011 9:31 AM ()

well do not know too much about this but jonjude is there to give a hint.Looks good now and maybe it will be better when you correct this.Good luck and a wonderful Mother's present for her.

comment by fredo on Apr 23, 2011 5:56 AM ()

I am happy with the final result, and I did take jondude's advice.

reply by dragonflyby on Apr 24, 2011 9:32 AM ()

Blending: Use a pallette. Get the Liquitex Extender that allows the paint to dry slowly. It comes in bottles and jars. No problem.

comment by jondude on Apr 23, 2011 5:09 AM ()

I usually use Golden Acrylic Glazing Liquid put I do have Liquitex Slow-Dri Blending Medium. I have it in a liquid and a gel, and that is what I used to fix the skin tones. I think I like this better than the Golden, so this is what I will use from now on. Thanks for the tip! Like I have said before, too bad I don't live close enough to take classes from you.

reply by dragonflyby on Apr 24, 2011 9:37 AM ()

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