Portrait of Emma

12" x 12"
Oil on linen
2007

 

~A few studio shots~

An unfinished painting on my new easel	My north light windows A	A shot of my ceiling and my anorexic friend

 

 

Photo taken October 2003
The man...Virg working from a live model in my studio.
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Working with the great sculptor, Edward J. Fraughton, in his studio in South Jordan, Utah.

 

 

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Unauthorized use is expressly forbidden!

 

My study of John William Waterhouse's "My Sweet Rose" was not intended to be an exact copy of his delicate painting, but a study of his techniques.

 

~Family Stuff~

In front of the Golden Gate Bridge- August, 2007

 

All my girls relaxing at Red Butte Gardens- March, 2007

 

A little winter fun-December, 2007

 

Kids fun at the museum- March, 2008

 

Me painting apple blossoms in our orchard- April, 2007

As parents we all think our kids are smart and clever.
Here are some actual quotes right from my kids' mouths as evidence that mine truly are:

 

"When I do a white shirt, I just draw a shirt shape and leave it white"-Olivia, quoted at age 10
Olivia giving daddy some sound painting advise. My thought, why can't it really be that simple?

"Note to self--pack toys for trip."-Olivia, quoted at age 7
Actually written down on a note prior to a family road trip.

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"What is the hell is that?"-Emma quoted at age 3

"Give it a body dance!"-Emma, quoted at age 4
Emma's don't seem to need any explanation. That's the way Emma is.

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"Can I say bucket?(mommy answers, "yes") Can I say suck it? (mommy answers,"no") Can I say stick it?(mommy answers,"no") Well can I say sticker? (mommy answers,"yes")-Campbell, quoted at age 3
Yes, I guess Campbell had heard some swearing somwhere...can't imagine where.;~) So this was her way of figuring out how far is too far.

"puh-puh-puh- mermaid"-Campbell, quoted at age 3
Trying to get in on the action with her older sister who is learning the sounds letters make at school.