grace at the hive

I like to paint live portaits at the Hive gallery openings because people enjoy and learn from watching artists paint! I'm a representational painter who likes to paint alla prima from life. So when I do live portraits at the opening at the Hive it's fun for everyone! I really liked the portrait I did of Grace, who sat for me for two 20 minute sessions. Grace is very fashionable and we share the favorite color purple! She wore a pink and violet dress to the opening which was VERY FUN to paint!!! Here is a detail...