'Almost a Smile'
7 x 9 inches
graphite on paper - not for sale
This is a beautiful little girl that lives in my neighborhood. Last fall I started asking some fellow moms I knew to see if there were any willing models nearby. And I had a pretty big response which made me SO happy! Then the holidays came and well, I am just now getting around to working on the photos I took of this darling little girl.
When I ask someone to model for me I give them the option of either me paying them for their time, or giving them a sketch. Her mother chose the sketch. I want my models to know how much I appreciate their time, so I always try to compensate them in some way.
When I ask someone to model for me I give them the option of either me paying them for their time, or giving them a sketch. Her mother chose the sketch. I want my models to know how much I appreciate their time, so I always try to compensate them in some way.
Except for my children and my nieces and nephew who are exempt from this rule. They work for free, and occasionally cupcakes! :)))) Mwa ha ha!!!
With this sketch I wanted the emphasis to clearly be on her eyes, so that's where I kept my darkest values and the most detail too. I am really happy with how it turned out. But let's face it, having such a beautiful model makes my job pretty easy right? Happy weekend everyone!
A treasure for sure, both model and sketch!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! I'm sure the little girl and her family are THRILLED to have this!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful sketch! Lovely fresh, not overworked, quality!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an incredible sketch..She's a beautiful little girl and a lucky little girl to have this drawing!!! Excellent work, Crystal!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute and I love how you put all the focus on those eyes.
ReplyDeleteHi, Crystal,
ReplyDeleteI really, really love this work!! Congrats!
Best wishes, Sadami
Crystal, she is a beautiful child, and you have done a superb job!!! Darkening her eyes was brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI thought they worked for peanuts, not cupcakes??? OK ... bad joke. :)
Smart mom-a Crystal Cook sketch is a treasure
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to give them the sketch as payment! That's what I'd choose too... And she is so pretty! You never seem short of gorgeous models to paint! And as always toy have drawn her so beautifully :0)
ReplyDeleteLovely sketch Crystal, her mummy will love it!
ReplyDeleteLove this "stripped down" version of your signature works of children. Really shows your skill with value - it's just wonderful. Congrats on getting some new muses, too! :)
ReplyDeleteLove that 'less is more' style ! Beautiful sketch!
ReplyDeleteMuy lindo retrato. Se ve linda la imagen...
ReplyDeletebeatiful retraiel...
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On sent la sensibilité et la fragilité de son âge dans ce joli portrait...
ReplyDeleteVous restituez la douceur et la candeur.
Gros bisous