Capturing the subject, tone, and texture of an artist’s heart is the work of a life time. I have been privileged to work with young children as an educator, counselor, and artist for more than thirty years. During that time I have walked through moments of uncertainty, worry and sadness with many beautiful youngsters. 

Lindy is a note card/painting from my Nature’s Child Collection that stretched my creative boundaries. I wanted to portray a sensitive child with doleful eyes and just a tinge of concern. This child has a marvelous head of ebony curls and the complexion of an angel, so it was easy to suggest the wispy and somewhat heavenly quality of her dress.  

 

More next week,

 

Kathy O’RourKe

New Jersey Artist