Saturday, July 31, 2010

"After the Graduation" in Progress


"After the Graduation," (in progress), 4 1/2" x 3 1/4", egg tempera on gessoed panel

This pretty little miss was in the audience at my niece's college graduation, this Spring, and apparently over two hours of calling names was too much for her, so here she is, after the graduation! I loved how ready for the party she looks except for the part about softly falling asleep.

I'll post another update on this when it is further along....

9 comments:

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

This is so precious, and something I see quite often with my young granchildren. They are like little energizer bunnies, but then when the battery runs down they will fall asleep anywhere, and in any postion - no matter how uncomfortable!

Barbara A. Freeman said...

Hi Mona, What a sweet subject. Beautiful colors and lighting. Thanks for sharing!

Altoon Sultan said...

Mona, it's nice to see this work in progress. A lovely image, and I like the repetition of dots on dress and stroller.

dominique eichi said...

I just love everything about this piece !

Edward Burton said...

Very sweet, Mona.

Mona Diane Conner said...

Thanks everyone. Claire, I love that about children too! Altoon, I agree, the dots and color coordinations are fun to portray.

artbyakiko said...

This is so cute! I love those colorful polka dots.

Mona Diane Conner said...

Thanks Akiko!

Karen Bruson said...

Darling subject. Well painted.