Young Woman, oil by Rachel K Schlueter

oil on 6"x6" panel from a found image that I transformed and now reminds me of my sister Lynn. I often work from found photos that inspire me, I use parts for reference, I then take it to a new place where I experiment creatively and spontaneously without the pressure from a client or myself to produce a likeness or anything that is outside just having a great time painting. I think it's this activity that keeps me going!