Category Archives: pastel

Friday Portrait, October 3

Posted on October 3, 2008 by julie

Today’s sitter was Ruth, who had the wonderful skill of both sitting still and genuinely smiling for extended periods of time. A rarity, indeed.

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Friday Portait, September 26

Posted on September 26, 2008 by julie

Today’s sitter was June. She had a positively radiant smile, but unfortunately it vanished and she got a bit sleepy as soon as she sat down (a frequent problem with our more elderly subjects, alas). So I did what I … Continue reading →

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Friday Portrait, September 19

Posted on September 19, 2008 by julie

Before I show you today’s subject, I think it’s important to set the stage just a bit. As I ambled into class today, I was contemplating some things I’ve been reading lately, specifically the idea of Man as imago Dei. … Continue reading →

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Friday Portrait, September 12

Posted on September 12, 2008 by julie

Today’s sitter was Rebecca, a lovely woman who radiated a remarkable serenity and good humor the whole time she was there. Remarkable especially because she’s been going through some serious challenges (so if you could say a prayer or two … Continue reading →

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Tools

Posted on September 6, 2008 by julie

Put to its purpose worn down, coated with strange hues underneath, still true -o.o-

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Friday Portrait, September 5

Posted on September 5, 2008 by julie

Today’s sitter was Linda. I’m in a sketchy kinda mood, so I went with the sketchy photo of her (well, that and she looked concerned in the other two). I didn’t stay for the full session today. I’m apparently in … Continue reading →

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Friday Portrait, June 27

Posted on June 27, 2008 by julie

Today’s sitter was Tonya, a lovely and very still young lady who’s going off to college this fall to study art and psychology.

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Friday Portrait, June 13

Posted on June 13, 2008 by julie

Today’s sitter was Pat, one of the rare folks who managed to smile almost the entire time.

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Friday Portrait, June 6

Posted on June 6, 2008 by julie

Today’s sitter was Mary Alice, who usually is one of my fellow artists, and is very much a beacon of delight. If I recall, she is 92; if so, she’s a testament to how good a long life can be. … Continue reading →

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Friday Portrait, May 30

Posted on May 30, 2008 by julie

Today’s sitter was Greg, who was kind enough to wear his regalia for us this morning. The ladies in my group were in full swoon. He was very patient and had a great sense of humor. As usual, I tried … Continue reading →

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