Mom
1922-1992
My mother always wanted a painting of herself, but it never happened in her lifetime. I did do a charcoal drawing of her back in 2008, which I’m sure she would have loved. But knowing she wanted a painting of herself and never got one always bothered me. So I did this digital painting of her over the course of 3 days and evenings using only the mouse with no added filters or color adjustments. I’m not yet accomplished in painting hair, but maybe next time I will be. (Click here for referenced photo.) Hopefully one day I will be able to accomplish a nice oil or watercolor painting of her…or both. But for now, I know she would have loved this one.
Rest in peace, Mom
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© 2013
Adamsart 
marina kanavaki
/ May 27, 2013Yes, you’re right, she would have loved it, Deb and I’m sure she is happy now because I think that somehow she can see it! It’s a beautiful portrait…
🙂
Happy Monday, my dear!
Deb
/ May 27, 2013I keep thinking she’s looking down here smiling on the painting and me. Thank you so much, Marina! 🙂
xxx
Madhu
/ May 27, 2013What a serene beautiful face! Great job Deb.
Deb
/ May 27, 2013She was a serene person.
Thanks you very much for your kind words about her, and my painting, Madhu! 🙂
xxx
Sue Dreamwalker
/ May 27, 2013Deb this painting is so beautiful. It hold an aura of peace. Your Mom I think is well pleased with her remarkable life like capture. Excellent Deb 🙂 love and Hugs Sue X
Deb
/ May 27, 2013Aw, thank you so much for your kind words, Sue! I believe she can see it and is very happy with it too.
Love and hugs xx
dontchawannadream
/ May 27, 2013This is amazing, Deb!!! Really, I’m seriously impressed. Digital painting is so hard.
Your mom was beautiful. ❤
Deb
/ May 27, 2013It can be time consuming. My hand went numb quite a bit while working on it from working the mouse.. But all the effort was worth it to me!
Thanks so much, Cha!
xxx
cat
/ May 27, 2013Blessed are our beautiful mummes.
Deb
/ May 27, 2013Yes, they are, Cat!
Love and hugs xxx
lscotthoughts
/ May 27, 2013This is so beautiful, Deb, and she was a lovely woman. I agree with Sue in that it does hold an aura of peace and it is such an incredible likeness of your original photo. She would be very pleased…sending hugs, love and many blessings for a wonderful day..xoxo
Deb
/ May 27, 2013Aw, thanks for all the kind words about my mom and the painting, Lauren…It means a lot!
Have a wonderful day, Lauren…Sending you love and hugs too! xxx
penpusherpen
/ May 27, 2013It’s a loving and fantastic tribute to your Mum, Deb, and as everyone is saying, (and I’ll echo ) she’ll be very happy with the wonderful portrait, and how you’ve enhanced it digitally…. for I too believe she can and will see it… hugs aplenty, talented friend. .. xPenx..
Deb
/ May 27, 2013I hold my mother very close to my heart, and think of her often. She was a great mom, and person…everyone liked her.
Thank you for the echo of the all the lovely comments, Pen!
I’m glad you believe too, Pen!
Love and hugs xxx
Christy Birmingham
/ May 27, 2013Absolutely beautiful, Deb. There is a softness about her that is so clear here x
Deb
/ May 27, 2013Thank you, Christy, my mom would be as pleased to hear that at I am!
xxx
spilledinkguy
/ May 27, 2013I have no doubt that your mom would have loved this painting, Deb… it’s very impressively rendered indeed! I particularly like the catch-light in her eyes… you’ve really captured a genuinely warm spirit there! I know I’ve asked you before (I apologize – my memory is awful), but are you using Photoshop to create these digitally painted pieces?
🙂
Deb
/ May 27, 2013Aw, thanks so much, Sig, mom would be pleased to read your kind words, as I am. 🙂
No, I don’t have Photoshop. I used my paint to do this painting and only used the mouse to guide me. (Here) is the link to the My Paint download if your interested.
Thanks Sig! xxx
spilledinkguy
/ May 27, 2013Now I’m even more impressed, Deb!
If it’s not Photoshop I don’t know how people can work with it! I’m so used to the way Adobe has things set-up pretty much any/everything else reads like it’s an entirely different language to me! And I get confused easily, you know! 🙂
Deb
/ May 27, 2013Thank you!:)
But My Paint is so easy to use. You just open it up, pick a tool, pick a color and draw.
I get pretty confused with new gadgets too, till I get use to using them. 🙂
jbstoons
/ May 27, 2013She’s beautiful Deb. you truly have a talent.
Sent from my iPhone
Deb
/ May 27, 2013Thank you for both complements, Jeremy! 🙂
xxx
Carol King
/ May 27, 2013What a beautiful portrait of your mom. She would have been so proud. I know that she is always looking down and watching over you.
Deb
/ May 27, 2013I’m glad you like it, Carol…thank you!
I know mom is always with me! 🙂
xxx
Mitch Adams
/ May 27, 2013Excellent painting honey The old time photos never looked this good.Your mom would be proud of this painting.I know that she is smiling down on you.
Deb
/ May 27, 2013Aw, thanks Honey. You know too that she is always smiling down on you. Even though you didn’t meet here, I know she would have loved you!
xxx
prenin
/ May 27, 2013Beautiful piece Debs!!! 🙂
You have really caught her in this one!!!
Every day you amaze me!!! 🙂
Love and hugs!
Prenin.
Deb
/ May 27, 2013Thank you very much, Prenin! 🙂
Love and hugs xx
The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap
/ May 27, 2013I’m sure your mother would have loved this. What a wonderful thing to do, on memorial day. Beautiful. Hugs to you, Paulette
Deb
/ May 27, 2013Thank you, Mary! I really wanted to do something special for her. 🙂
Have a great Memorial Day…hugs a plenty! xxx
Carl D'Agostino
/ May 27, 2013A clear victory !
Deb
/ May 27, 2013Thank you, Carl! 🙂
xxx
Wendy Reid
/ May 27, 2013That’s a beautiful picture of your Mom Deb. I’m sure that she would have loved it! 🙂 xo
Deb
/ May 27, 2013That was all I was hoping for as I worked on it…thank you, Wendy! 🙂 xxx
lesliepaints
/ May 27, 2013Wow, wow, wow! You are getting so good at the digital art, Debb! This is beautiful!
Deb
/ May 27, 2013Thank you so much, Leslie!
xxx
RoSy
/ May 27, 2013How BEAUTIFUL Deb!
I’m sure your mom is smiling from Heaven at this post.
{Hugs}
Deb
/ May 28, 2013Thank you, Rosy!
Hugs xxx
I HAVE A VOICE
/ May 27, 2013she’s absolutely beautiful ! She beams with kindness ~so do you.
Deb
/ May 28, 2013Thank you for your kind words, Deborah!
xxx
Binky
/ May 27, 2013That is really beautiful, Deb. You did a super job. I’m sure your mother would have loved it.
How you do anything this good without a tablet is beyond me. You really should treat yourself to one. I have a small sized one, but you should probably get a medium or large one. You’d be amazed at how easy it is to draw with a pen. With pressure sensitivity, you can paint just like you would with a brush, varying the line thickness with how much you press.
Deb
/ May 28, 2013In some ways it’s easier than drawing with a pencil or pen. But I certainly would like to have a tablet one day. I have a feeling I would really like it.
Thank you for kind words about my mother’s painting.
Hugs xxx
Valentine Logar
/ May 28, 2013Reallly beautiful, both the portrait and your mother.
Deb
/ May 28, 2013Thank you, Val!
xxx
Gray Dawster
/ May 28, 2013This is a true masterpiece Deb and what a beautiful painting you have created here my great friend 🙂 Your mom was a lovely woman if you don’t mind me saying so and what a wonderful tribute this painting really is 🙂 I like this one a lot Deb 🙂
Andro xxxx
Deb
/ May 28, 2013Not at all, and I’m sure she like hearing the compliment as well. I’m glad you like it, Andro…this one meant a lot to me.
Thank you, my friend!
Hugs xxx
Gray Dawster
/ May 28, 2013I can see that it meant a lot to
you Deb, as you have painted
it with love 🙂
Andro xxxx
Rachael C. Black
/ May 28, 2013This is so beautiful Deb. A work of art and love and feelings. I can’t believe how much it does look like a painting. Reminds me of the high school graduation picture of my mom, taken in the 50’s. It was color tinted which was apparently a popular process then.
To think you did all of this from your own drawing? Just stunning!
Deb
/ May 29, 2013It’s mostly about finding the right shades of color, drawing, blending and blurring out the hard lines.
This one was taken at the same time my father had one taken. They use to be in black and white, then later my father took them in to get them colorized.
Thank you for you kind words, Rach! 🙂
xxx
violetski
/ May 29, 2013This is amazing , Deb ! And no doubt that your mother would have love this beautiful painting.
xxxxxx
Deb
/ May 29, 2013Thank you very much, Violet!
xxx
audrina1759
/ May 29, 2013Even though unfinished its still looks Classical and beautiful. Its so nice what you are doing. Hope you finish it soon..
Deb
/ May 30, 2013The painting is finished, but thank you for your input. 🙂
shreejacob
/ May 30, 2013So beautiful! 🙂 You’re right..I’m sure she would have loved it! 😀
Deb
/ May 30, 2013Thank you, Sherri! 🙂
xxx
nadinemikhael
/ May 31, 2013Very touching Deb.
Regards
Nadine
Deb
/ May 31, 2013Thank you, Nadine!
earthriderjudyberman
/ June 1, 2013Your Mom would have loved this painting. Deb. She looks strong and beautiful, and very caring.
Tony McGurk
/ June 2, 2013Wow that’s amazing. If I didn’t know I’da thought it was a photo