Saturday, June 12, 2010

Betty Burchfield's Treasured Reflections



Now, this was a real challenge! This young lady is the granddaughter of one of my customers in Holland. Rose Marie, sent me this photo of Bronte' eating ice cream. Wow, I had to call on God for this one. Guess that proves with God's help, we can do all things!!!!

Changes made:
Cropped the ice cream and spoon out.
Moved face over more to the center.
Redirected some of the hair on the forehead away from eye.
Added sweater on the left side (as you face it).
New Background.
Added more highlights to hair.
Took away shadows under her eyes.
Painted some attractive eyelashes on this sweet young lady.
YOU'D NEVER KNOW SHE WAS EATING ICE CREAM! WHAT FUN MAKING AN OIL PAINTING USING A PLAIN OLE PHOTOGRAPH.

Betty Burchfield, (aka Little Reb)

9 comments:

  1. I am stunned. It is so beautiful.....I got tears in my eyes.
    I couldn't believe what I saw. That look on her face, so precise.....
    WOW....
    I shouldn't want to change a tiny hair in it. It is gorgeous....
    I think she will be thrilled about the eye lashes....she is experimenting with make-up.
    Yes, I am going to make some stationery from it and yes, you may of course add it to your gallery. It is your master piece.
    Man, I still can't believe it........what a beautiful piece of art......
    She is 14 years old now.....
    Thank you.....again....

    Rose Marie, Grandmother of Bronte'
    Holland

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  2. UNBELIEVABLE!!!

    You certainly did that picture justice. She must absolutely love it.

    Your Sis, Midge

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  3. You painted Bronté so beautifully! Well done.....Vanessa

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  4. Wow, really nicely done.
    And the mascara is pretty indeed haha.
    Looks exactly like me LOL.
    It's really pretty.

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  5. Oh, my goodness, this is gorgeous...you did a fantastic job! Perfect...prefectly beautiful! You have been blessed with an amazing talent!

    Corrine
    Graphic Group and E-mail friend of RoseMarie
    WA State, USA

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  6. Awesome painting.....it looks grrrreat!

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  7. This is simply lovely!
    It is so natural looking.And a beautiful girl!


    Maria in Canada.
    E-mail friend of RoseMarie

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  8. The painting is just beautiful, I know the grandmother and she absolutely loves it too.

    Sharon

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