Moment of truth....

If you've been followings Sue's News you'll know I've been working away on an oil painting commission of little Harry. Student's who have visited my house have been watching his progress too and he's become quite a talking point. I've been emailing the various stages to his mum, Lou, who has given me positive feedback at every stage. A few weeks ago I decided to call by Lou's and show her the real thing. I feel the softness and textures are just not being picked up enough in the photos PLUS I wanted to read her face when she saw it as the initial reaction would tell me if I was doing a good, fair or poor job. It was important for me to do this before completing the final stages on the portrait. We settled down with a coffee and a chat before I unveiled the portrait. As I set up the canvas in the best possible light I turned around to see tears in Lou's eyes. 'I have goosebumps too, the hairs on my arms are standing on end', she said. Now THAT'S a reaction, a very fulfilling one too. I'm chuffed. 'It's just like looking at him and his lips are so realistic I could kiss them.......................' she went on. And that's pretty much what my students say about him too. I'm going to have to meet this adorable little chap one day.