Glory&Dustin

Glory&Dustin, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on suede
private collection
actual size 20"X26"

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I am happy with the way this one turned out... but it took me a bit longer than I thought it would. It is sort of my least favorite pose... Conformation portraits, though classic just don't show any personality. Unless you have a horse with a gorgeous body, I don't recommend them. I also find them boring to work on.... another reason to talk clients out of having me do them. This client insisted and luckily the main horse in this portrait does have a beautiful body. I will have to go back into this one and play with it just a little bit more... and add my signature... I forgot it!!

Hattaway Family Portrait

Hattaway Family Portrait, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on suede matt board
private collection
actual size 28"X38"

Finished! And I just got back from delivering it! They loved it!! The family lives in Charlotte, N.C. and I got to spend one nite with the family.... It was really fun seeing the kids. The photos were originally taken a few years ago. So they have grown up a lot since then. A very charming family! They are going to have me do an individual portrait of each child as the graduate from high school. I photographed the eldest daughter (Jordan) while I was there with her 2 horses... got some really beautiful shots. We took them at about 6:00 in the evening ... the light was perfect! I will share a few of those photos in a few days.

Hattaway #13

Hattaway #23, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on suede matt board
private collection
actual size 28"X38"

Detail of Sarah and Daniel.... Almost there! I have to go back and "play" with everyone and pull it all together. Especially all the blue shirts.

Hattaways #12

Hattaways #21, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on suede matt board
private collection
actual size 28"X38"

Working on Sarah... This little girl is just cute as a button!! I also got some great photos of her playing with a pink "Little Kitty" umbrella!

Hattaways #11detail

Hattaways #20, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on suede matt board
private collection
actual size 28"X38"

Detail on Joshua... My clients had originally wanted Joshua's hands down in front.... like the rest of the kids on the ground. I had a very hard time finding another photo, this angle with a good expression to get his face shape just right... in fact I could not find one! Not to mention I really found it much more interesting to have his hands up... I like the way it frames Joshua's face and it makes the portrait as a whole more fun. Luckily I convinced them too!

Hattaways #11

Hattaways #18, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on suede matt board
private collection
actual size 28"X38"

Caleb, Jacob, Jordan, Joshua and staring work on Sarah...

Hattaways #11

Hattaways #17, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on suede matt board
private collection
actual size 28"X38"

Detail of Joshua

Hattaways #10

Hattaways #16, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on suede matt board
private collection
actual size 28"X38"

Caleb, Jacob, and Jordan...

Hattaways #9

Hattaways #15, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on suede matt board
private collection
actual size 28"X38"

Three down... three to go! Detail of Jordan...

Hattaways #8

Hattaways #14, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on suede matt board
private collection
actual size 28"X38"

Working on Jordan....

Hattaways #7

Hattaways013, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on suede matt board
private collection
actual size 28"X38"

More on Jordan..... Still a ways to go with her...

Hattaways #6

Hattaways012, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on suede matt board
private collection
actual size 28"X38"

Now to work on Jordan... she is so pretty. and those blue eyes! She seems so calm and serene with all these younger sibs around her!!

Hattaways #5

Hattaways011, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on suede matt board
private collection
actual size 28"X38"

A little more on Caleb and Jacob. Worked on Caleb's arms and shirt a little more.

Hattaways #4

Hattaways010, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on suede matt board
private collection
actual size 28"X38"

Now working on Jacob. The clients had wanted me to make it look like he was looking forward like the rest of his siblings... but I just could not make his eyes look right. Still not there, but I will come back later to work on him some more.

Hattaways #3

Hattaways009, originally uploaded by debifitz.

pastel on suede matt board
private collection
actual size 28"X38"

Working on Caleb... I will go back after I have finished everyone and work on the blue shirts... there are so many different blues and purples in them.