One of the great benefits of being a portrait photographer is the opportunity to meet many people from all walks of life in different surrounds. Working with Brentwood portrait painter Patricia Haskins McWilliams in her studio home was such a delight. I particularly enjoyed seeing her "working" light and painting setup.
Having being raised in an artistic family, I love watching artists mix their paints, choose their brushes and analyize their work as they apply those style-defining brush strokes.
Patricia's work is incredible. She defines her style as impressionistic realism and her clientele does cover the whole US. I might add she is a founding member of Portrait Society of America and the Portrait Institute of New York.
When Patricia called and asked me to come over and photograph her with her newest painting, I was so excited and couldn't wait. As a bonus, she invited the subject to join her in the photographic portrait I created of her. The painting is of Dr. Albert Lemmons who has served for last 9-1/2 years on the ministry staff of Fourth Avenue Church of Christ. This beautiful painting of him really captures his personality and spirit in Patricia's flowing style of impressionism painting.
This is a detail photograph showing Patricia's brush strokes and portrayal of Dr. Lemmons.
My final portrait of Patricia and her dog, Rusty.
WOW! She is amazing! She managed to capture his spirit so well, it's almost like he is reaching out to you. I'm so happy you got to do her portraits, that must have been quite an experience.
Way to go David!
Miss ya.
Anju
Posted by: Anju Bergman | August 28, 2011 at 01:18 PM
Anju, she is so talented, a great portrait painter in the impressionism style. I just love her work and she is an incredible lady, so very nice and humble. Her portrait session was total fun!
David Wright
Posted by: David Wright | August 29, 2011 at 05:15 PM