Finally.

I have finished this painting. Took a lot of work from where it started, but the painting turned out how I wanted.

Now I just need to let it dry and choose a frame. A larger image is available in the Portraits gallery.

After the birth of my daughter in July, I came across a picture that was taken of my sister and I sitting on the couch that looked very similar to a picture that I took my two daughters. I always enjoyed that picture and I discovered it 11 years ago at my sister’s house. I guess she must have liked the image as well.

So what better thing to do than to paint the picture and surprise my mother for her birthday with it. I thought I could complete this small 8″x8″ painting in a few days. I forgot how picky I am so that did not happen. So my mother was presented with an almost finished painting for her birthday. She understands, she knows me very well.

But I have finally finished and I can not wait to present it to her. You can view a larger version in the Portraits Gallery above.