Suzette (The Gold Locket)

The impetus for this painting came from a magazine photo that I transformed by my imagination and my need to produce a vivid, expressive interpretation all my own.  I decided to name her Suzette.

This is an original 10x8 inch acrylic on canvas on hardboard.As an under painting, the surface was textured with the remaining acrylic paints left from each day's painting session.  Some of the colors may show through adding more interest.  It has been finished with a satin acrylic varnish.

Thanks for looking.

Talluah

I used a magazine photo of a model for the jumping off point for this 7x5 portrait on linen on hardboard.  The end result looks nothing like the model and I even made up a name for the young blond.  I very much admire the work of California artist Joanie Springer and her work was my influence.

As with all my paintings, a final coat of satin acrylic varnish is applied to give further enhancement and protection.