"Kenzie"

"Kenzie" oil on 8x10 board

I am in the process of changing my style, Marcia Mcleary Hodges has been very kind giving me a few tips to try. I had this picture of  Kenzie a little girl that attends Little Green School run by John's granddaughter, Emma. 

Kenzie was mesmerized looking at a pool of water which gave a lot of reflections and was a challenge but the experience has given me an opportunity to peruse this  style , it certainly was fun . 

Small children are curious and full of life, and I hope you can see it in this painting.  

Oil on board 8 x 10.

Thank you Marcia for your help and kindness, and information!

Babs 

Marcia can be seen here http://paintingbythelake.blogspot.ca/

"Learning Scissor Skills"

"Learning Scissor Skills", oil on 8x10 canvas

To quote his teacher: "he is almost three years old. In this picture he is practicing his scissor skills. This was one of the first times he tried the scissors. That practice paid off as he now often goes home with an envelope of cut up paper bits to show his parents and older siblings. Using the scissors is still one of his favourite activities.  He also loves being snack helper and going on trips to the park."
I found this quite a challenge, but I must admit I did enjoy painting it, children's faces are hard to paint the colours are extremely delicate, and I think the painting captures the moment!

Babs