Today’s update of Christopher’s painting is not totally true, but I boosted the colour to enhance it, so that it was more visible. His work needs to be seen in reality, rather than a photograph. There is a wonderful translucent quality to them.
Christopher Pyett’s painting of Barbara in progress 8-9-14
Maybe I should show you the windy spring day outside with the lawns mown too!
Spring in Victoria, Australia
Boronia has a fantastic perfume
Barbara Pyett 
Sorry I missed that one!
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I didn’t know you painted Christine! How about showing some on your blog? Yes, the eyes are always tricky! 🙂
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Umm, I did show one painting awhile back – must have been while you were away – of my last ‘personal’ cat.
http://christinejrandall.wordpress.com/2014/05/28/charlie-my-last-cat/
😀
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I grew boronia for a few years, but it died from lack of attention during the drought. I once did an oil painting portrait of my mum, from a photo, but could never get one eye quite right! Christopher looks to be doing you justice. ❤
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Barbara and Boronia. Lovely, both of you!
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Thanks Steve, a bow from us both. xx 🙂
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Love it all, the painting and the shots of spring 🙂
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Great to hear from you Elaine, and pleased you like it! 🙂
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Boronia? How have I never heard of this plant? Must immediately investigate!! Your house is utterly charming and thanks for the update on the portrait.
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Boronia is an Australian plant and has a very unique perfume, totally magnificent! 🙂
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I can see that your portrait is developing nicely. I love you home’s landscape! 🙂
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Thanks HJ, today I posted a baby bird, you may recognise it, as I’m not sure if it is a butcher bird.
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Thanks Sista, glad you liked them! 🙂
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Lovely – both the painting and the photos x
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Appreciate the close-up shot of the portrait, Barbara. I could see very loving hands behind each stroke of the brush.
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What a charmer you are Raja, and it’s true, Chris puts lots of love into his work! ❤
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I love it ALL, Ba ! I suspect that wonderful portrait might look better smaller within the frame, rather than larger as it would be seen by the eye … See wotcha fink.
How DARE you grow Boronia in chilly Victoria ?! 😀 I grew up with it over in Perth; and have been told by all who consider themselves experts that you cannot grow it in other than hot climates. What’s you explanation then ? [grin]
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It’s true, the painting will look quite different complete and framed. I did this so you could see the detail that is going into it. The boronia is sublime, and doing well in a pot by the clothes line.
Makes it a joy to hang the washing! ❤
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I see that you have NO EXCUSE for such cleverness ! [grin]
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:D. 😀
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