It must have been about 1989 when I was working on a large portrait commission of an interesting woman. She had dramatic red hair, set against white skin. – a lovely subject.
I was painting the portrait in my West Chester, Pennsylvania studio which was quite cavernous and allowed me to have several easels going at the same time. The woman would come for sittings once a week.
Her fourteen year old daughter, Megan would accompany her…and sit quietly drawing in the studio….and barely said a word.
Upon completion of the Mother’s portrait, using the remaining paint on my palette, I made this rapid oil on canvas sketch of Megan. It probably took about twenty minutes…
I have no idea where Megan is today or what she is doing, but once again her portrait is a reminder to me of that special moment. Today she would be in her mid to late thirties….
As always, the hummingbirds were weaving their magic.
A Bientôt
My Life as an Artist (2) 
Beautiful work! I love your loose style.
Thank you so much. Janet
Janet, I’ve just come across this post and thought you might enjoy it, if you’ve not already seen it. http://laughingsquid.com/serbian-artist-creates-gorgeous-series-of-bleeding-watercolor-portraits-featuring-his-beloved-long-haired-black-cat/#.VOJjhj-mNZg.twitter
Thank you so much for alerting me to this….the work is absolutely beautiful. Janet.
Incredible to think that’s only a sketch. Thanks for sharing and for the magical hummingbirds!
Thank you Olga…in my experience it’s often the quick sketches that work better:)
Hi there Janet. I have nominated you for the Verstaile Blogger’s award which I fully appreciate you will be too busy to fully accept but you deserve it in my book! Enjoy the flowers and join me in the Writers World: http://wp.me/p1ISvt-kF With love and admiration x
Good morning, Gill. Thank you so much for the nomination. It really is much appreciated.
You are so right, life is very busy and so other than being able to accept with great pleasure, I wouldn’t have time to do much more.
Thank you so much for the flowers and I will definitely join you in the Writers World….love to you dear friend. Janet. x