Thursday, January 5, 2012

Portrait Sketch

About every other month, I like to draw something as accurately as I possibly can without the use of tracing, grid or transfer. Just good old fashioned eye-balling. I have many good photographers in the family and this photo was taken by my son, Mike. I love the lighting on her sweet, pensive expression. I worked an hour here, an hour there...taking breaks from my assignments and commissions. I could refine it more but I think I'll leave it the way it is.

13 comments:

Krystal said...

She is so beautiful and she looks like an angel. You are so talented.

The Art of Kim Kincaid said...

Thank you so much, Krystal.
[are you looking forward to the Hunger games movie?]

Windsongs and Wordhoards said...

Such a gorgeous portrait... you've really caught a beautiful expression and that lovely toddler fine hair... a really lovely drawing :)

The Art of Kim Kincaid said...

Thank you, Carrie.

Sophie Moss said...

Wow, this is an incredible portrait. And the rest of your art is fantastic! I love the fantasy theme. Just followed your blog and I'm excited to keep up with your work in the future!

The Art of Kim Kincaid said...

Thank you Sophie. I can't wait to spend some time on YOUR blog. Me thinks abounding treasures await. Thank you for the follow too.

HIL and ERIK said...

Oh Mia looks so young! I love the soft lighting you used. Yah, you don't need tracing or grid! It's amazing!

Breeze said...

This is a beautiful portrait of Mia. The expression, softness, tones...exceptional.

your sis

The Art of Kim Kincaid said...

Well, thank you, oh weary sister. xo

Ruthie Redden said...

Kim, this is beautiful, and its easy to see done with so much love. What a wee angel x

The Art of Kim Kincaid said...

Thank you, ruthie for your kind words.

SYLVIANE said...

It's a very sensitive portrait!

Anonymous said...

The TEXTURE! Wow. I'm certain I could reach out and touch this and feel the strands of her hair! Amazing work, Kim.