Griffin and the Baby Chick

Griffin and the Baby Chick

20" x 16"

Oil on hardwood Panel

This does not need very much explanation.

Griffin is sensitive little guy. 

He was carefully holding a baby chicken.

His innocence and special nature are reflected in the innocence of the tiny yellow hatchling.

Alternate photographic effects below. Some Graham Indian Yellow paint was used although it is not especially visible. It is a wonderful transparent pure hue. As opposed to the cadmium's which are quite opaque.

Helping Mommy

Helping Mommy

20" x 16"
Oil on hardwood Panel

Alice Holbrook is the precious model.

She finds many useful things to do around their home.

She is very busy emptying cabinets, unrolling the toilet paper, pulling all the books out of the book basket, moving and re-arranging Grant's toys and getting all the kitchen tools out of the drawer so they are ready for use.

It is very tiring to watch her efforts.

And it will be over much too soon.

Reading Stories

Reading Stories

18" x 24"

Oil on hardwood Panel

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All children seem to enjoy reading stories. They will sit and listen to a story that they have heard many times before, perhaps they have heard the story so many times that they have the words memorized. Still they are enthusiastic.

Given an opportunity they often grab a stack of books, hopefully this will prevent the reader leaving early.

This is special time for them. They have our undivided attention while we are something that they want to do. This is quality time.

So it is an important part of childhood - this unique interaction between them and mom and dad or grandma or great grandmama.

Nelda is the reader and she is a wonderful model of selfless service and love.  Liam joins her to enjoy a good story.

Rebecca

Rebecca

20" x 16"

Oil on hardwood Panel

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Any comments about Rebecca must include many superlatives.

She is a wonderful, caring and beautiful young woman.

I wanted to explore some portrait techniques and liked the reference photo used for this work. This has a modified Rembrandt type of lighting, although not as dramatic as his works. [ and yes also not nearly as good...]

The background is mostly a blend of Windsor orange and viridian.