Moses Botkin Monthly Challenge

Friday, July 15, 2011

Moses Botkin Monthly Challenge

Back from NY and right to work! Barely got this done. I could plan ahead of course, but that would just not be me. Below are some really nice paintings on the challenging subject of eyes. I couldn't focus on this challenge, which probably was good for me.
I find that the less I focus, the better I paint. ;-)
My daughter's reaction to posing, rolling those big brown eyes. And to seeing it painted, "freaky."

My Daughter's Eyes
5x7 oil on panel - nfs

Just Thinking About You
4x4 oil on canvas board
©2011 Ruth Andre

Eye of the Storm

5x3.5 oil on hardboard

Helen's Eyes
12x12 oil on canvas
©2011 Suzanne Berry

6 comments:

Ruth Andre said...: Robin, you did a great job with the EYE challenge. I think we are all spread a bit thin with summer activities. Love those big brown eyes!; 2:39 PM, July 15, 2011
Studio at the Farm said...: Robin , they are all good, but "The Eye of the Storm" I find very intriguing!; 10:16 PM, July 15, 2011
shirley fachilla said...: Oh, that marvelous sideways glance that little girls are so good at delivering.
My child also is also equipped with big brown eyes. She's all grown-up now but still knows how to give the very look you captured.; 5:22 PM, July 16, 2011
Diana Moses Botkin said...: Your description of the painting process with your daughter made me smile. I love the result!; 11:34 PM, July 16, 2011
Crystal Cook said...: I love your painting. The creamy skin tones and brushstrokes are so perfect. :); 2:36 PM, July 17, 2011
suzanneberry said...: i love it robin! excellent job as always! your city paintings are amazing! i love less than an hour away and should take advantage of such an incredible city! glad you had a good trip!; 6:07 PM, July 17, 2011