Portraits

Value Study/Painting in Process 

I took a photo of one of my granddaughters and did a value study of the photo.  I am in the process of finishing her portrait.  

 Flower in her Hair

Acrylic on Canvas

Girl in Turquoise 

Oil on Canvas

Oil lends itself well to portrait painting.  The long drying time made this portrait so much easier to paint.  The oils with their long drying time make blending so much easier.  However, I don't like doing portraits on canvas.  I need to find a material with less texture. 

Chicken Catcher

Oil on Canvas

Painting a portrait in oil is so superior to acrylic.  I love the way oil paints glide on the canvas and blend.  The long drying time is a downside but it is worth it.

Girl with Key

Copyright Donna Finter 2012

Oil on Canvas 9" X 12"

First Portrait

First Portrait

Copyrighted by Donna Finter 2011  
Acrylic on Canvas 9" X 12"


This was my first attempt to paint a portrait.  Acrylic paints are challenging for portrait painting.   Acrylics have quick drying time, even when using extenders.  The acrylics didn't blend well for skin highlights and shadows.  I'm grateful I managed to get a good likeness of the model.