Peter, mixed media on paper, 28" x 22"
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Testimony to Being
Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago is hosting their annual "Healing Art" show, this years theme: Testimony to being. My entry is a little different from my usual style. Looser and more from my commercial illustration background. My take on the theme was kind of a universal concern, "What effect do I have on my world and what I will leave behind as a testament that I was here?" I would like to think that my career in art, design, and illustration have had some positive impacts and that my paintings will provide some lasting pleasure to some. But I think the most important proof that I was here are my children. This is my son who just turn 16.
Peter, mixed media on paper, 28" x 22"
Peter, mixed media on paper, 28" x 22"
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Painting your kids is one of the great joys of being an artist, isn't it? This is lovely :)
Yes, you're right. I think another one of my daughter is in order soon. Thanks.
So true. Great subject, a true legacy, and beautifully painted!
Beautiful portrait.
It would be nice to show both of them since she is also part of your legacy.
I'll do another one of my daughter soon. The one I did last year is here: http://davidwesterfield.blogspot.com/2010/04/healing-art.html
A lovely painting of her!
I had to laugh when I saw the painting of your teenage son. I have so many photos of my boy from that angle...he hates having his photo taken! Typical, I guess.
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