Baby Sister

For the last year I have belonged to an interactive website for all kinds of traditional artists. It has been very encouraging both to see and to comment on others' art and to have some input on my own efforts. One of the activities is a 'Challenge'. The artist uploads a photo of something they would like to challenge other artists to reproduce in the medium (and sometimes the manner) of their choice. This portrait of an artists' sister (obviously taken some years ago:) caught my interest and I have worked to maintain the original feeling of the old photo.
It's finished size is about 9 x 12.

Happy New Year to all!

What's a new year without a new baby portrait to add to my churches 'Nursery Wall' ? This is my first portrait for 2012 and he has stolen my heart.