Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Ella & the Cosmos



I've made lots of progress on this special piece. Bringing "still life" objects into portraits is something I have been wanting to do lately, and finishing at least one of these in time for the November show was a goal. "Ella & the Cosmos" will fulfill that goal, after a bit more work and a trip to the frame shop.

Thank you to my niece for posing, and for suggesting the flower tucked in her hair!

(20"x16", colored pencil on Pastelbord)

4 comments:

Kathy said...

Love this piece! It beautifully combines your portrait work with still life work. Wonderful!

Debbi said...

I don't know how you do it Liz! This piece is gorgeous. I love all of the different textures and patterns, and Ella's hands are exquisite! Can't wait to see it at your show in November.

Elizabeth A Patterson said...

Thank you Kathy & Debbi! Hopefully it will look as good in person as it does here :~)

Kendra said...

Wow Liz this is beautiful! Love the colors, composition, everything!