Waiting and Watching!

I painted this for DPW's challenge this week,
which is to incorporate the wonderful color
called "Tangerine Tango" (the color of the year) in the painting.

For some time now,
I've wanted to paint a child,
anticipating the return from war,
of her father.
This challenge was a perfect opportunity.
So I dressed this little girl,
who is anxiously waiting at the window'
for her father's homecoming,
in a bright "Tangerine Tango" sweater.

7" x 5" acrylic on canvas panel

$50. shipping included US

Little Miss Sunshine 2

Painted for DPW's "Simplify Challenge".
The challenge was to take a busy photograph
and simplify it.
(This is a redo - I worked on the face a little, especially the eyes.
I was never happy with the face, so for better or worse, this is her new look.)

6"x6" acrylic on linen paper

$35.