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MEDIUM: Acrylic on Canvas
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SIZE: 24" x 36"
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STATUS: Done as a commission
"I was challenged to capture a happy moment in time, with a painting commissioned by the children's grandparents. I worked from reference photos provided by my clients, augmenting the original lemonade stand scene with the family's dog and two cats. I generally do all my commissioned paintings in acrylic paints on canvas. In this case the family wanted a large painting, 24" x 36", so it was a major project.
As I often say, commissions push me to tackle subjects I've never explored and those which are beyond my comfort zone. The faces of the three children were challenging - I never claim to be a portrait artist, but I hoped to at least create strong resemblances to the twins and their older sister. The pets were no problem; I love painting animals and have confidence in my abilities to duplicate their likenesses while enjoying painting fur and all its highlights and shadows.
My clients are delighted with the final painting and are hanging it where it will be a focal point at the entry to their home. They are anxious to make prints to share with other family members. I hope "Lemonade For All" will become even more treasured as the children grow up, preserving a time of innocence and fun which passes all too quickly."
