Lily and Sophie

There is a photo from when my first two granddaughters, Lily and Sophie, were toddlers - around 2 and 3  years old.  They're wearing matching red outfits and they're running.  Such a cute photo.  So I decided it was what I wanted to paint next.

First I blocked in the basic shapes and started putting in basic colors (local color).

Below is with everything (shapes/colors) blocked in.

This next photo is after I started working on their faces a little and adding a little shading.  If I can get their faces right, I'm fairly confident I can do the rest of the painting. So far, so good. 

Another step in the process.

I didn't like the white around them - so back to the drawing board for the background.

Then I decided to put the sidewalk back in, along with more fine-tuning their feet, arms, and faces.

And here is the final version.

I like it - I really do.

Here's the poem to go with it:

Two Sisters

Lily and Sophie - Two sisters running

Together in dress - Together in stride

Lily and Sophie - Two sisters loving

In step with each other – and side by side