Bottom left is Guildenstern, right is Jean.
Each of their paintings will get another layer of paint before they’re finished.
Lovebird Paintings : WIP #3
January
8
2007
Bottom left is Guildenstern, right is Jean.
Elsie : WIP #2
January
8
2007
She came out to the studio and her eyes opened wide. “Ooooh! I LOVE THAT COLOR! What color is that??” she said. I had no idea how to answer that question, either. Well, it’s not quite red, it’s not crimson – it’s not aubergine, it’s not burgundy, raspberry, or fuchsia. Umm…
“You invented a NEW color, mom?? Woah…”
Maybe I did. And maybe I feel like a pretty darn cool mom for letting some painterly intuition drive my color selection for this background. I know it might not seem like much to you, but choosing these background colors is a big deal. It can make or destroy the portrait, in my eyes.
I invented a color. This is a combination of permanent rose, alizarin crimson, brown madder and yellow ochre. Now I just need to name it, and call Crayola.
Father & Daughter Portrait Scan
January
6
2007
Custom Portrait : Greg & Kim
4? x 6? Oil Painting
Canvas Panel
© 2007 Leanne Wildermuth
All Rights Reserved
This painting can also be seen in my portfolio, here.
GTO : Final Scan & Detail
January
6
2007
Custom Car Portrait : 1965 GTO
16? x 20? Oil Painting
1 1/2″ Profile Gallery Wrapped Canvas
© 2006 Leanne Wildermuth
All Rights Reserved
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Carol & Jerry : WIP #2
January
6
2007
The background for Carol & Jerry’s portrait turned out SO pretty. It looks like a watercolor wash – but I swear it’s pure oil. I selected a blue that will enhance their eye color, both of them have those beautiful blue eyes that make you want to dive in and swim away.
Katie : WIP #2
January
5
2007
Katie’s background is finished – a really rich, milk chocolate brown warms up into a gorgeous finish that reminds me of soft brown leather. This will really draw attention to her face and bring out the creamy yellows in her coat.
You can view her portrait as it has progressed here.
Lovebird Paintings : WIP #2
January
5
2007
I’ll be working in all of the backgrounds over the weekend for all of my portraits. You’ll see a lot of progress shots over the next couple of days!
Father & Daughter Painting Completed
January
4
2007
I’ll get the portrait scanned in and show you the final (accurate color) painting in a day or two.
New Year, New Art
December
31
2006
With the New Year comes new art in my studio. These are the rest of the commissioned works that I’ll be completing in oils over the next few weeks.
A. Custom portrait of two very wonderful people, this is 8×10.
B. Custom cat painting – this is Elsie. This portrait will memorialize her, as she’s recently passed over the rainbow bridge. Her mom sent me the story of her life, and by the time I was finished, I was reading through blubbers and drips. She had a beautiful life, and she’s got a wonderful mom. This is an 11×14.
C. Custom cat painting of Willie, a pretty longhaired tuxedo cat. He’s 8×8.
D-E-F & G. Custom lovebird paintings. These are 4×4 little bitty canvas panels that will get matted and framed out to a larger size to really make them a focal point. Lovebirds are gorgeous, as you know, and there are two pair in this family. I have all of their names, but they’re a bit jumbled as I’m not sure yet which name goes with which pretty bird.
H. That pretty little kitty, Cheeky, done up in a larger, 6×6 portrait.
Then there’s Katie’s portrait, and then I’ll get crackin on the Heron painting – because it won’t be long before it’s time for my first exhibition (in March) – and I’m a last minute crunch kinda gal.
