Monday, December 18, 2017

Time Travel: Granddaughter Emma At One Year

Granddaughter "Emma at One," oil, 10"h x 8"w, ©2017 Jill Banks

Today, granddaughter Emma is rapidly approaching being 21 months old ... and gradually I've been catching up on my project of painting a portrait of her a month for her first 12 months.  So here she is ... back in time a bit ... at one year.  I'll put together something soon so you can see the twelve monthly portraits together.  (In the meantime, feel free to take a look at some of them on my portraits and people page here.) This one is now my favorite of the group.  It really captures her.

During the early months it was harder to know if the portrait was "right." It became easier as she blossomed into herself.

Painting this, I started to think that Emma has just been pretending to be a baby. She notices everything, learns something new every time you blink, and has probably already solved some major world problems.

In subsequent posts, you'll see months 11, 10 and 9.  Coming soon!

Need to Make the Holiday Even Brighter? 
The Artists' Atelier is open Wednesday, December 19, noon to 4 ... and later if you'll notify me you'd like to come.  I'll also be there on Saturday, December 23, 10am to 5pm. Lots of work to see ... and maybe you'll be inspired to treat someone very special on your list.  If you need help other times, just ask.  (jill@JillBanks.com) We are located at 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22066.

A Few Events
Women Artists of the West Annual Exhibition at McBride Gallery in Annapolis MD through December 31 ("Better Days" included in the exhibit)

January 9-26: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club Open Juried Exhibition at the National Arts Club in NYC.  ("Randy and Me" included in the exhibit. ) Benefit Reception supporting the Metropolitan Museum of Art: January 19, 5:30 to 8pm at the National Arts Club

February 1-June 3: Women Artists of the West Spring Showcase at RS Hanna Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX (I'm one of 50 artists included in the showcase with up to five pieces at one time over this four month period.  I plan to attend and demo at one of the First Friday openings while my work is there ... just haven't picked which one.

Classes Make Great Gifts
Painting the Portrait in Oils -- Sundays, starting January 28
Still Life Plus -- Tuesdays, 10:30am to 1:30pm starting January 23 (CLASS FULL)
Evening Paint -- Tuesdays, 6:30 to 9:30pm
Taught through the Arts of Great Falls School in Great Falls, VA.  Register now.

Thanks for reading! 

Jill 

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Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch,  July 2017
Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola. 
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