Categories: Paintings!Portraits

Hot Date 1954, Kurt & Dad, Millie

Three new portraits today! They are all acrylics, on 9 x 12″ gallery-wrapped canvases.

The first one is called “Hot Date 1954.” Here’s the reference photo I was given–as you can see, I had the challenge of taking a black-and-white reference photo and putting it into color on the canvas.

And the painting:

Detail:

The next one is called “Kurt and His Dad.” This photo was taken on Kurt’s wedding day.

The reference photo:

The painting:

Detail:

The last one is called “Millie” and my reference photo is another black-and-white. I’m not sure how long ago the photo was taken, but I know this striking young woman is a grandmother now.

Cedar Lee

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