Madonna and Child

Not a portrait, but more a statement on motherhood. This piece is about the unconditional love a mother feels toward her child, in good times and bad. The dramatic backlighting perfectly captured the moment. I wish to transfer to the canvas the ethereal glow of the seated figures to communicate the maternal bond.

First, I map out the figures using acrylic wash. The first pass looks quite odd, as I tend to use the complimentary color for sketches. They won't be green in the end!

Next, I block in the background, then wrestle with skin tones.

Finally, I apply the details, the fun part!

Completed - early October of 2024.