What's On My Easel

Afghan Girl on National Geographic Cover Final Episode

by Betsy Ogles April 12, 2019

My portrait is now complete. What a challenging and fun project this was. This is such an iconic photo, it was very important to me to get it "jus...

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by Betsy Ogles March 28, 2019

The eyes were scarry - it is the focus of the painting, but I think we both did a great job in the first attempt.

Posted in Afghan Girl National Geographic Cover, artistrybybetsy, Heat Set Oil Painting, National Geographic Magazine Cover, Portrait, Step Photos, Works in Progress

by Betsy Ogles March 24, 2019

The intensity in the girl's green eyes draws you right into the photo. Capturing that will be a must in the painting.

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by Betsy Ogles February 02, 2019

This is the largest painting I've tackled to date. It is 3 feet tall x 4 feet wide. I'm using gallery wrap canvas, so I won't have to frame it.

Posted in Step Photos, Works in Progress