Day 165 : A Portrait Sketch!

I am not the most confident artist when it comes to portraits. I think it is bloody hard to get the likeness of the subject exactly right. And it is even tougher when I refuse to draw a grid to get the likeness, which is what a lot of artists do around the world.

So I usually keep a distance from doing portraits of folks I know. I am very open to draw portraits of strangers, because who's to say if it turned out right or wrong!

But thanks to a dear friend who asked for a sketch of her son, I decided to gave it a shot.

And this happened. I would probably give a 7 on 10 for the likeness. But my friend seemed rather happy... so maybe she gives an 8.

Nett, am happy I gave it a shot!

335 more to go. 

Day 160 : When Mom & Daughter Paint Together!

Super exciting day because I got back to oil painting after a gap of seven years, and Madam joined me with her water colours. That's two things to feel great about - me getting back to my favourite format and me enjoying our favourite activity together!

She painted a flower. I painted her.

Mom & daughter painting Duo

Madam's creation

My creation

And looking at my picture of hers, she exclaimed "I am SO beautiful, Mummy!". Which, am guessing, is probably her way of complimenting my artistic abilities.

340 more to go.