Daisies, Portrait from Life

I discovered Tasji at a music recital at FSU this winter. I saw her in profile a few seats away, and was struck by her poise. She assured me she had modeled before and would be happy to sit for me. I had one week to paint my entry for the Annual Portrait Society of America Competition, and desperately needed a model. Unable to reach Tasji by phone, I made a last attempt through email, and she responded. The painting was created from one session and another week working from photos. (See below)

Tasji is a violinist. I'm planning to feature her playing in our next session.