This week I was planning to finish a painting I started last year. It's of a Mom and daughter at the Ward 4th of July party at the park. I showed her the painting months ago before I was really finished with it. She said she really liked it and was interested in purchasing it. I looked all over but couldn't find it, but I found
the other one of her and her daughter I had started. I decided to just work on that one. I didn't know if she would like it as much, but I figured I would find the other one later and finish it.
So I've worked on this all week. It's only an 8 x 10 and I wish it was bigger because I've had such a tough time trying to paint the smaller details. I've ordered some brushes that I can't wait to get. I'm hoping it will be much easier with some good brushes.
Anyway so I pick the painting up to move it and take a picture of it. Josh says, "Oh, there's a painting on the other side?". I turn it over and there's the other painting I've been looking for. I was so mad at myself. I felt so stupid. How's that going to work? I guess they can turn it over when they get tired of it. Josh carefully said, "It's really kind of funny Mom". I said, angrily, "Yea I know".
The thing that haunts me the most is that I did the same thing with a watercolor over 5 years ago. I hope I've learned my lesson. So here's the picture. I'll work on the one on the back and show it to you next week.
After seeing this picture, I can see why this mother would want to purchase it from you (even if it was the one on the back). It is so beautiful. You are extremely good at portraits.
ReplyDeleteSorry Laila, but Kaela and I thought your story was funny with Josh finding the missing picture on the back. The lady will get two for the price of one. A very good deal.
Tara and Kaela