"Georgia Rose" Toddler Portrait Daily Painting and Watch For a Painting Giveaway This Month!

Portrait commission, original oil
Head detail of larger painting 14"x11"
©2009 Diana Moses Botkin

Yes, you read that headline correctly. Keep reading to the end of this post.

About this painting: I usually prefer to take my own reference photos for portraits, but occasionally I accept a commission using an existing picture when it's too difficult to be where the sitter is. Or in the case of a person who is no longer around, or a child who has grown up, using an existing photo is the only way to make the painting happen, short of being clairvoyant.

So, even though the reference for this cute little girl is probably not the photo I would've shot, I accepted the portrait commission to paint this. It's always nice to get paid for working, even if it's a hard job.

Now for the lowdown on the Giveaway: I'm celebrating finishing up this commission by giving away a small painting this month. Check back here at my blog to see what day I proclaim the Giveaway. When I make the announcement, you'll have 24 hours to email me for a chance to win!