Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Pearl Earring

My grandmother, Rosamond Ethel Dietz, was married in 1920.  We are so fortunate to have this wonderful wedding portrait.  I'm going to post a series of my progression with painting her, all young and innocent and beautiful. 

The photograph is very clear, not too many clues of the real colors.  I'm imagining she wore this blue sash.  The gown is tiered.  Love the chapeau!  So Dodie!  This was our name for her.  We loved our Dodie.
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6 comments:

  1. Maria Bennett HockJune 13, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    I absolutely love this portrait. I love the story and the way it is realized. the gesture is beautifully done.

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  2. SarahJune 13, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Suzanne, this is fabulous. I look forward to the series on your Dodie.

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  3. mary maxamJune 13, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    The approach here really gives a timeless feeling- very nice

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  4. d.simonsJune 14, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    Suzanne, this is the first time i viewed your work, very nice indeed, inspiring to look at.

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  5. martinealisonJune 14, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    Je pense que c'est un bel hommage à votre grand-mère et je suis très heureuse de pouvoir admirer cette peinture et de lire les jolis mots qui l'accompagnent.
    gros bisous

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  6. Shirley FachillaJuly 12, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    I just did a post entitled "Girls in White Dresses." So how could I resist this charming painting! Your grandmother was a lovely bride.

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