Some painting practice.

A few years ago, at a book sale, I found a BIG book of art from the National Gallery in DC. A major score.

I decided last night to do some painting practice. I chose the first painting in the book. You can see the original here: [link]

I decided to change the eyes of Mary from the original. In the original, she's looking straight at you (which I find unsettling). I had her looking at Jesus, but that felt boring. I like that she's looking away ... I think it leads the eye better for the composition. But also I like the idea of her staring off into space as this mini-Jesus is going on about how he's the son of God and all that ....

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