Hazel King, Age 6, Oil on canvas, Memphis, TN
The first time I met Hazel and her mom, Allison, I could feel the special bond they had. Before commissioning the portrait, Allison lovingly told me about her daughter and how much she wanted to capture this special time in her life.
She described Hazel as fun, energetic, and independent. She loves to read, make art, and participate in theater. Allison also sees Hazel changing a lot. She’s already lost her bottom teeth!
Her mom believed she was at such a young, fun age that needed to be captured.
I felt those aspects of Hazels’ personality as soon as I began taking her photograph and talking with her. She’s the apple of her mom’s eye.
It’s an honor for me as an artist to help moms like Allison capture this precious moment in their child’s life. Moms know how quickly children grow up. That’s why it’s so important to capture these fleeting moments.
As Hazel matures, I hope her portrait will be a reminder of the fun, innocent wonder of her childhood.