This is a portrait done for my daughter-in-law of her grandparents who have passed away. I love this painting. Eventually I will post the process of this painting as it was quite a learning experience. But for now, I just want to get it posted.
Author: Randy Louise Doan
Artist, Realtor, mother, grandmother, Christian, Teacher.
Thoughtful Spot
"Thoughtful Spot" was done from a plein air sketch that I did one fall afternoon. This is one of a number of places around the area where I live where I go to sit and paint and think and pray.
Henry
This painting is of my grandson Henry. He was over one day and I asked if he would sit for me and so he did. But, as any 9-year-old boy would do, he got fidgety and so I snapped some pictures and went from there with the pictures and my model notes. A couple of …
Coexist
Emily - Imagine - 9" x 12" Watercolor on Paper This portrait was so much fun to work on. When I saw the photograph done by my daughter, Miriam Doan - with all those fabulous freckles and red hair, the beautifully draped scarf delicately held back by gentle hands, the lace and color of the …
Hannah and Wolfe – Eastfork
Hannah and Wolfe - Eastfork - Watercolor on Paper - 13.5" x 20.5" - 2016 Painting #4 on this journey. This one was such a redemptive process. We've missed this boy. Wolfe was just the best horse ever; full of fire and yet tender and quiet with camp children. He retired this year - rumor …
Danny and Abi – Cedar Key
The next painting was from a small 4x6 photograph of my son John Daniel and daughter, Abigail. The picture was taken almost 30 years ago in Cedar Key, Florida. I've had the framed photo on the wall by my desk all these years. I used Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. Winsor & Newton Professional …
Cardinal
A friend of mine posted a photo of a cardinal on FaceBook a couple of days ago and it reminded me of how much I love these little ladies. This little painting was a particular challenge because of the softness of the lines, the subtlety of the tones and hues. This googled image was suitable …
Ridgley Hayes
After completing the painting of Ruth, I didn't know where to go or what I might paint next. Christmas was approaching and I was thinking of Christmas gifts for my kids. My #2 daughter, Miriam, is a photographer/media producer for Rotary International. She sees life through a lens and the stories of the people she …
Ruth – Day Dream
This blog is going to be about my growth as an artist, if that's what I am. This painting is how it restarted at 65 after 23 years of not touching a brush or thinking about painting. But after 40 years of parenting and 43 years of marriage, the nest is empty, so here we …
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