
The results is not a total likeness but close enough. I managed to get my husband to pose for the finishing touches but no way was the 5 year old able to stay still for longer than 30 seconds. He then said that I had to add more hair because "surely my forehead isn't as empty!" Ha-ha... Anyway, to satisfy him, I did so and now the portrait looks like him 10 years ago!
I continued to struggle with getting a likeness of the 5 year old - children are HARD to paint, they have little defining features and have generally smooth complexions. There is not much to distinguish my little darling from other children.
However, I'm not unhappy with the results because this shows them as they are a lot of the time, enjoying cuddles and a closeness between father and daughter. I feel sure that my mother-in-law will like it - she adores her grand-daughter.
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