These are photos of my latest portrait. I am doing portraits of all three children in this family. The first girl, Addison, I painted as Renoir's 'Girl with Watering Can', the boy's portrait is next on the easel and this is the older sister, Isabel, for whom this Vermeer's 'Girl with Pearl Earing' was the perfect choice. Getting the shadow right was a huge challenge as was using acrylics since this painting was originally done in oils... mixed by the master himself. However, I am not trying to fool anyone. As long as I get the mood and general technique right so that it is obvious what work I am 'copying' I am satisfied. With this portrait I am more than satisfied. I love it as does the client. I think it turned out beautifully!
