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Oil painting of Gabe and Owen by portrait artist Christy Young


"Gabe and Owen" oil on canvas, 44" x 38"

Commission Price, copyright 2001



This is a portrait of Christy's own children, Gabe age 4 and Owen age 18 months.  The background was filled in with generic dark green foliage to keep the dappled sunlit woods behind the boys from competing with the light on the their faces.  The porch detailing was also simplified.  A photo session at sunset adds a warm glow to shadow areas.

Naturally, portraits in which Christy is able to meet with the subject, set up her own poses, and take photographs herself are preferable. Portraits based on this type of preparation allow the artist to chose the most natural but still aesthetically pleasing poses. More importantly, a meeting between the artist and her portrait subjects allows the artist to recognize immediately a likeness when she has achieved it in one of her portraits. But be aware that if for some reason a sitting cannot be arranged, Christy can work with your existing photos.

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