It is always an honor when a past client reaches out for a new project – which was the case with this recent portrait!
My client Jeanne and her husband reached out a few years ago to have me paint a 30”x40” portrait they hang right inside the entry of their home. Fast-forward to today and Jeanne reached back out have me paint another 30”x40” portrait – but this one of her daughter and fiancé as a wedding gift!
Looking through engagement photographs the couple had taken, Jeanne chose this one for the drama and warmth:
Working with Jeanne, I suggested we crop in tight to make the focus on the couple and also crop out some of the shadowed land in the background. To show this crop, I did a sketch of my final proposed layout:
Jeanne loved this, and I was on to the painting! In addition to the layout edits, I also wanted to lessen the level to which Jeanne’s daughter and her fiance were in shadow. My goal was to maintain the dramatic sunset back-lighting, but also make sure that the people remained the focus.
The end result was a hit!
Enjoy!!
Jason
