I’ve been going through old family photos lately. Mostly trying to get them organized! But also looking for inspiration for drawings.
This is a drawing of my Grandma Grace. The original photo is below … in black and white … so I got to choose the colors myself!
As this photo was taken in the 50s, I decided to use a green paint (called Mint Julep) that I bought ages ago and never used! I think it sort of reflects the time period.
Posting this at Sunday Sketches. Be sure and stop by for a visit to see who else is participating!
Now that is a wonderful hommage on grandma!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sketch. And I really, really love the idea of taking an old photo as a reference.
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Love your style! It's just such a fun photo and memory.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet painting! She looks like a wonderful person.
ReplyDeleteI love how you have depicted your Grandma, lovely painting :-)
ReplyDeleteLOVE Grandma Grace! (and the photo is awesome! It reminds me sooo much of my own grandma's kitchen! Same sink, same light and looks like the same cabinets!)
ReplyDeleteWonderful! That a super photo and a lovely painting too!
ReplyDeleteVery loving illustration and done so well from the photograph ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you ~ ^_^
Awww....adore your illustration of grandma Grace. SUPER sweet and love your style. :)
ReplyDeleteYour watercolor of Grandma Grace is precious. I have thought about doing this with some of the pictures of my way grown up children when they were wee ones. Yours turned out wonderful. It has put a smile on my face this rainy, dreary morning. Will the sun her really return? genie
ReplyDeleteI like her polka dot apron, adorable drawing. & such neat kitchen.
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This is phenomenal!! Great idea too... looks amazing!! Can't wait to see what else comes up from those photos!
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I adore the watercolor and it captures perfectly the love and happy memories that Grandmothers pour into our hearts.
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