Hilton Head 4 Challenge #7 - "Hanging Out"

Hanging Out, 9x12" oil on canvas

It was my turn to pick the photo reference for the HH4's semi-monthly challenge.  I chose 2 photographs I'd taken of this young man in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden on the mall in Washington, D.C.   I've had him in my "going to paint one of these days" file for a long time.  He had such an attitude about him for such a young age.  He stood there for the longest time in what looked like a model's pose in his cool shades and layered shirts.  He was adorable.

Here are the other HH4 ladies' interpretations:  

Chris Werst 6x6” oil What a fun and different approach!

Chris Werst

6x6” oil

What a fun and different approach!

Shades

Regula  ‘Lulu’ Scheifele

4x4” Oil on Gessobord

Yeah…That's My Ride

Maria Bennett Hock

8x8” Oil on Raymar Panel

Treasure Hunter

I fell in love with the lime green boots.  I saw this young man exploring in the town square fountain in Old Town Alexandria, VA where they have a wonderful farmer's market every Saturday morning.  It was early spring and the fountain was dry except for some water from a recent rain.  It was obviously a favorite pastime, because he was wearing his boots and headed straight for the puddles.

The photo is a little light.  The colors are more reverberant in person.  The painting was just purchased by a gentleman who said his mother stopped to enjoy the painting every time she walked by it. The best compliment ever. 

Treasure Hunter, 12x12 oil, (sold)