It’s a little-known secret that I’m a hobbyist painter. I crank out an acrylic painting (on canvas) about twice a year or so. I started about three years ago and have maybe 10 floating around my house. Sometimes I paint two in a row, as I did recently. Nothing to report on the homefront, so I thought I’d share one of my latest.
It’s painted from a photo of the boys sleeping in my bed – the photo was taken about three and a half years ago. This is actually my second effort. Further down you’ll see another version, painted about two years ago. Interesting to note the difference! I gave the original to my dad and have missed its presence ever since. So, instead of asking for it back I painted it again. (Have you ever taken a photo of a painting? Don’t fully trust the colours you see here…)
July 2010 – 12×12
Summer 2008 – 6×6
Original photo:
you know….I like them both for different reasons…but I prefer the first (top or most recent) one…can’t say why. I have no ability with art. I enjoy seeing how others can do this. Thanks for putting these up!
Very nice Jen, I didn’t know you had this talent !
They are lovely. For some reason the first one (older one) feels more real and in the moment.
Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful! I like them both–you are full of surprises.
I appreciate seeing these, too. Thank you! Our Teen is hoping to develop her enjoyment of art. I look at art differently now that she has an interest. I am impressed.
I had no idea you were a painter!
I love the tousled hair in all three :) you captured it well!
Nothin’ sweeter than kids sleeping…
These are lovely and the photo just melted my heart
I am entering into Yes or No withdrawal.
How are the boys???
How are you???