Painting Children

Children bring such joy to us -- they are always finding ways to amuse themselves -- and even the smallest things bring them joy!

These two sisters are so close and they were looking for some special "creatures" in the water!  The beach is the best place to be whether you are "grown up" or still a "child" at heart!  There is always something to do, to see and it's a place where tiny creatures can amaze us.

As they walked along the water, I caught that special moment when they were "at the beach"!

"My Sister"

12 x 12 Oil on Board

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Diane Leonard Painting Children

I love to paint children -- they bring joy to my life and to my work.  Creating that magical moment when a child has joy on their face is the key ingredient!  

This little girl has been posing for me since her mother was pregnant with her!!!!  She is such a sweetheart, and I love my time with her and painting her beautiful and innocent face.  I take a lot of photos and use different angles until I find the “look” I am going after.

We used “The Magic Hat” -- it brings a glow behind her.  It is an antique hat that I have told all of my models is magical and you get a wish when you wear it!  All of the children love this hat and it definitely has been worn a lot!

This painting, entitled, “Little Flower Girl”, 20 x 16, Oil on Ampersand Board, has been shown in five U.S. national juried exhibitions, and also won Second Place in the Louisiana River Show this past year.  I love this painting.  It is now being shown at The Hearle Gallery in Chatham, Massachusetts.

"Little Flower Girl" 20 x 16

Oil on Board

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