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Rhonda Hartis Smith © 2008

This is the latest in my series of ballerinas. Note the very dramatic lighting from the top. I’m not sure if I am finished with this one yet. I will have to look at it and mull over it, probably tweak it here or there. . .really I don’t officially finish them until they are out of my reach. And she needs a name–any suggestions?

Thanks everyone for your input. I really appreciate you taking time from your busy schedule to write a comment or send me an email.

s’etendre 8×16 oil

Rhonda Hartis Smith © 2008
When I was a young girl, I always wanted to take dance lessons and to be a “dancer”. Well that particular dream was not realized but I did grow up with an appreciation for the gracefulness and beauty of the art of dance. In my opinion, the Ballerina is the most graceful and that is why I enjoy painting them and trying to capture “the essence” of the dancer. I don’t know if I am successful in this but I love to try! Our painting group is fortunate to have a young lady that is willing to pose for us enabling us to participate in our own way in the beauty of dance.