Duet painting

I started this Duet painting after Christmas 2008. Brian gave me a set of new oil color as Christmas gift, and I would like to try oil painting for protrait. This painting is based on a photo of Joyce's high school graduation receital.

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Framed Lotus

Final version of Antiques

Antiques

I started this painting in 2008, and I just finished another layer of work today.

Lotus II

I made another minor change. Can you tell?
By the way, the color of this one is closer to the real painting. The previous image was too pale.

Lotus

I found it is difficult to paint Lotus in oil media. I have worked with this painting for over an year, so here it is.