Granny for Mother's Day

I was asked to do this portrait as a gift for Mother's day.  It is 11 x 14, done in
colored pencil.  The wrinkles are very interesting...much easier to
draw in fact than smooth skin.  I am using Polychromos pencils
on Fabriano watercolor paper.  It has a great smooth surface, and holds
the pencil well.

Second day...a little more progress.  There is not really a flesh
color; I have to mix colors to achieve it.  I
am using a gold underneath, then some peach color,
some rose pink, and some unber for the darks.  I
will continue to add color and detail as I go.

sheltongail@hotmail.

Here's Looking at You, Kid, Part II

I have one more child's portrait to finish before Christmas.

This is the same child I drew already, but we wanted one

more try at a different photo. I started on this tonight, and

will try to get through quickly.

I have been selling some art in the gallery as gifts this year.

I get a special joy out of that. It thrills me when someone

wants to have my art in their home, or wants to share it

with someone else. Many of the Greek pieces are going

to be under someone's tree, and I have sold several of

the Paris show pieces as well. So, a big "thank you " goes

out to all of you who have supported me and the gallery

this season. I do so appreciate it!

sheltongail@hotmail.com

gail shelton art