784 All Dolled Up

This is a drawing of my late mother-in-law.  I always hated the bad rap that mothers-in-law get, because she was a very loving second mother to me and a really great Nana.  Everyone adored her.  The photo reference for this drawing was taken on the evening she and my husband and another Mom/son couple went to see Frank Sinatra in concert in Milwaukee.  I know it was a perfect evening for all four.

"784 All Dolled Up"
graphite - 8x10 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/784-all-dolled-up/451249

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780 Allison

I was on vacation for a week to visit family and to celebrate my birthday.  I took a break from painting which physically felt good.  While away, I focused on drawing, concentrating on portraits of family members.  It's really good to get away, but there's no place like home.

"780 Allison"
graphite - 6x8 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/780-allison/449658