I don’t remember that I’ve ever had a commission before, even when I was painting when I was young(er). Out of the blue last week a fellow volunteer at the Museum asked if I would sketch a portrait. He posed for a photo and I drew it from that today. He said he only wanted an ink drawing but I may also try a watercolor one just for practice. I do not intend to charge him for it as it’s an experiment for me.
Later…… Here’s the watercolor experiment.
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About redharparts
Born in Michigan. Attended undergrad and graduate universities there. I've lived in England, Germany, Southern California and now Washington (state). I'm a retired Medical Social Worker with a past specialty in Oncology. I've enjoyed exploring historical re-creation through the SCA. I costume in several fandoms. Lately I've returned to Art and have taken up Urban Sketching, a version of en plein air painting.
Very nice. It captures some personality as well.
A great portrait, Kate! I agree – you captured something of the person, not just his face. What did the sitter think?
He hasn’t seen it yet. We overlap volunteer shifts on Thursdays, so I’ll give it to him tomorrow.