Here is the painting I was commissioned by Jess to do of Scott and Grandpa; for Scott's Christmas present. Jess chose this photo because it was a GREAT photo showing off grandpas big hands!...I agree; therefore I felt a lot of pressure to do those hands perfect (which was scaryyy because hands are my weakness!)
This painting was fun and new for me to bring out my creativity and my coloring skills. Because this is originally a black & white photo; I had to make up a whole color pallet. I wanted to do this old time muted photo feel... as if it was a black & white photo that had bee painted, like in the olden days.
Uncle Scott opened it the day before I left to St.George (the whole family wanted me/the artist to be there when he opened it). He LOVED it...(I was relieved) and he made sure to let me know it wasn't "Cock-a-doodle"...(a word he uses to describe someone's crafts that he thinks is crap or pointless (hahah Jess, says all her things are "Cock-a-doodle" according to Scott....which is sooo NOT true).
I truly love this painting and loved painting it...the subject matter alone is something that is dear to me. It was inspiring and I admit I may of cried when I was painting his chin :)
I hope you all enjoy!
Love you all!
(p.s. sorry the picture quality isn't that great....I may have to have Jess take better pictures...also the colors are a lil' off...his tie in the picture of Scott is the true color)
