Finished portrait "Devotion"

This is the final pastel portrait of titled "Devotion".  I continued laying in the remaining flesh tones on the chest, arm and legs, paying close attention to the interplay of cool and warm colors. The light was coming through the window and was a cool temperature. I laid in the background loosely, not wanting it to compete with the figures. The fabric in the foreground was laid in in cool colors and I repeated some of those colors in the background for color harmony. I tried to keep a more painterly feel by not blending and leaving the strokes visible. My goal for this painting was to portray the love and emotions of a Mother, (particularly my daughter) for her child. What a blessing a healthy child is! So thankful for my children and now our grandson, Ezra Michael.