This is an actual client page from a portrait commission.
You can see the portrait progress from the layout of the initial photos
(two - one of the beautiful little girl and one of the beach) to the completed portrait!

REMEMBER COLORS ARE NOT ACCURATE ON THE INTERNET!
THE PORTRAIT IS MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!

Layout of painting - adjusted for dimensions of 16x20

First photo is of background, second photo is of little girl.

The line around the edge is the measurement of 16x20. I ended up drawing her a bit large, so I'll just pad the edges a bit and you'll end up with a bit larger painting, but it can still be matted to 16x20 if you like.

Sketch being transferred to archival sanded Pastel Board

Portrait Beginning

blocking in the background

blocking in the foreground and shadow areas

laying in fleshtones

adding facial features - please remember that these are digital photos and on the internet.
The color and clarity are much better in the actual painting.

FINISHED!
THe client would be able to click on it for a larger view

Client Comments:

Oh Liz! It IS Marvelous! Just Perfect! I love it! It is beautiful! I am just thrilled, I've been showing it off to everyone at the office and they are soooo impressed! I am soooooo thrilled! Now all I can think about is Okay, what can we do next? LOL! Thanks so much Liz...it is just fantastic!