Saturday, January 4, 2014

MRS BUTTERSWORTH, AGAIN

Diane Mannion, MRS BUTTERSWORTH, AGAIN, 3.5x2.5" oil on linen/mounted, 2014 Snippet Series #5, and #5 of 30/30 Challenge.

MUG SHOT, PROFILE

Mrs Buttersworth was cranky after spending the night in lock-up.  Back in the studio as she sparkled under the lights... not even a glimmer of a smile.  And not a word of thanks.  You'd think she'd at be grateful after I bailed her out of the slammer!
Rather than staring directly at her gloomy face, I had her stand sideways for a profile view.  Much better than staring at her beady eyes... or lack thereof.  Despite her stiff sense of suffering and foul disposition, she actually posed rather well, held still without wobbling or tipping over.  
The painting's quite good, I think (although an artist's never sure about that).  It may not end up as a profile on a nickel, but it's not bad... not bad at all.  Flattered her much more than she deserved.

And she actually agreed to pose one more time... after I held the recycling bin over her head.






9 comments:

Johnna Schelling said...

What a hoot of a story and great painting. I can't imagine painting something like that. . . kudos to you!

Carmella Tuliszewski said...

Very nice Diane. Also love the story along with these lovely little paintings.

Diane Mannion said...

Johnna, So glad you like my story... just silly things that pop into my head while painting something ridiculous.

Diane Mannion said...

Carmella, Glad to get your feedback on my story! My husband thought I was being too corny... but I'm just having fun.

Linda Popple said...

Glad you finally caught Mrs. Butterworth! She's a danger to all who are watching their weight!

Nice painting!! :)

Diane Mannion said...

Thanks Linda, but a bit of bad news... another diet crasher's arriving soon. Hope you don't have a peanut allergy.

Dottie T Leatherwood said...

Love this series. You are really capturing the glow. And I am craving pancakes! :)

Anne Winthrop Cordin said...

Intriguing series! So warm, rich, buttery paint!

Diane Mannion said...

Buttery paint! Ha! Thanks, Anne.