Well, the portrait is finished and shown to the client who is delighted. I don’t usually allow myself satisfaction, but even I think that this one turned out well. It just has to be mounted, which I shall do in the new year. It isn’t required until the middle of January so that should work out nicely
Basically, all that I needed to do since the last post, was to put in the shadows. Half the gravel drive was covered by shade from a large tree just off-stage, which also darkened the hedge. Some intricate shadow underneath the porch gave shape to the covered interior, and even the cartwheel stands out more now from the wall
Some dark detailing was added to the shrubs on the left. Somewhere in the deep tunnel made by those shrubs is a white garden gate, which I have shaded. Most of this I had to guess, with the help of some alternative references
I enjoy house portraits. I’m not sure why. This one will go on my website one day
But for now to resume my exhibition work, as time does not stand still
At this time of year, may I wish all who read my blog,warmest greetings and good fortune in the coming year
offtoafineart 
Truly lovely, the shadows made a great difference. Well done
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Thank you Maria, kind of you to comment
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What a lovely painting.
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Thank you, Emma for your kind comment
Commiserations to Swansea, by the way
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Thank you David
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It’s strange! I don’t know why I didn’t receive notification of any of your recent posts. I have been why you didn’t update on your latest projects and came here to find out that I haven’t been notified at all!
Anyways Monsieur, the house is just lovely! Great work, as always!
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Thank you Farzana. Odd things happen on the net sometimes
My next painting is a mile away at the moment. Maybe I will try some schoolboy reminiscences and see who is interested
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You can definitely count me in.
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I am encouraged. Thank you
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How lovely to paint someone’s home, very sentimental. Good work!
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Thanks Caroline. I love house portraits, very satisfying, and of course a privilege to be entrusted with the commission
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