"Ken"

16x12 in. Oil on Stretched Linen

SOLD

My "Daily Faces" project has necessarily become my "Weekly Faces" project, although that doesn't ring quite as well.  Let's not even talk about the week of Thanksgiving.  A great week, but there was no painting going on then.

I have known my friend Ken for almost twenty years.  He is one of the kindest, smartest and most talented people I have ever known...a great man in size, spirit, and character.  My life is richer for knowing him. 

"Laura"

The latest of my Daily Faces.  I actually painted this entirely today... as if that really matters.

Again, I am struck by the beauty of another person's face.  I didn't realize until our photo session that Laura has blue eyes, or that her eyes are so big...really great eyes.  She never stopped talking as I photographed her, and laughing. What a creative, generous and joyful person! 

"Anna Claire"

10x8 in Oil on Linen Panel

Yes, her eyes are really that blue!

Mike

10x8 in. Oil on Linen Panel

You have seen this face before in my "Sage and the Sea."

This is the first of my Daily Faces series.  Nothing motivates me to paint more than human faces.  I look for the beauty in any face.  It is always there.  For the first of my Daily Faces, I have chosen my handsome husband.  It was fun putting the twinkle in his eye!  (Yes, I can hear the jokes already.)

My plan is to publish a book of Daily Faces, featuring friends, family, fellow artists, fellow choir members, neighbors...  I will offer the paintings for sale, and make the book available to order at a reasonable price.  

How I love painting people!