Original small oil painting 7"x5"
Portrait with chiaroscuro lighting on face, dark background.
Decorative Gold Frame $155.
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What do you see when you look in the mirror? What do I see? It's a reflection, of course, but depending on mood, or circumstance, I have might different thoughts about what I see.
Today I reflect on aging... my birthday is coming up, so it's a natural thought progression. I also see my ancestors in the image looking back at me; my grandma's Irish chin, my mother's French and Cherokee cheekbones, my dad's Lebanese hair and eyebrows (and my long arms).
I also see that I am still alive. So, I give thanks to the One who has brought me through all these years, given me forgiveness, a family, and a life worth living.
©2007 Diana Moses Botkin
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
"Reflection" Self-Portrait Daily Painting
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4 comments:
Diana this is a marvelous portrait--heartfelt.
Thank you, Don! I'm happy you're enjoying the painting. That means a lot to me, coming from you.
Beautiful self portrait, Diana. I like how it's mostly in shadow.
I really like that chiaroscuro lighting too! This was an interesting painting to do... putting in only the barest suggestion of most of the image.
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