This was very challenging--three portraits in one painting. It's very difficult to keep the same skin tones and techniques for each kid. I really hope the kids are happy with the way I portray them. Last thing I ever want to do with portraits is have them hate it.

Faye Taylor - Western Artist

The Anderson kids are quite the crew of personalities, and they are some of my grandkids. The photo was taken while we were in Yellowstone and their hair was blowing and covering eyes. It was a challenge to calm down the hair and get their eyes right when I couldn't really see them in the photo. As you can see, I did not do my drawing in burnt sienna paint as I usually do. Usually, I don't care if I capture a likeness, but these are my kids and I really want to capture them. So, I drew them in pencil. It takes me about a day and a half to paint each face and I will fine tune them at the end. I can't wait to get Angus started. He's a sweetheart with a special twinkle in his eye.

Faye Taylor - Western Artist