Portrait Photograph - Virginia 2 by Sarah Loft

Virginia 2 is a photograph by Sarah Loft which was uploaded on November 1st, 2012.

Virginia 2

This photo of Virginia was taken when she was a nursing home resident, several years after a stroke that left her nearly completely paralyzed.... more

by Sarah Loft

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Title

Virginia 2

Artist

Sarah Loft

Medium

Photograph - Digitally Painted Photograph

Description

This photo of Virginia was taken when she was a nursing home resident, several years after a stroke that left her nearly completely paralyzed. Virginia was my mother. She died about three years after this photo was taken.

Per Wikipedia: Portrait photography or portraiture is photography of a person or group of people that captures the personality of a subject by using effective lighting, backdrops, and poses. A portrait picture might be artistic, or it might be clinical, as part of a medical study. Frequently, portraits are commissioned for special occasions, such as weddings or school events. Portraits can serve many purposes, from usage on a personal Web site to display in the lobby of a business.

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Featured in the WOW Gallery, December 2012.

Featured in the ABC group, December 2013.

Featured in the People group, August 2014.

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November 1st, 2012

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Comments (13)

Bill And Deb Hayes

SUPERB !! Sarah, YOU are a master at portraits. WE love this "Virginia 2" image. It is easy to see "Hard Times" written all over this lady's face. Sad to say it has been the path of some many. You captured the message perfectly with your photograph. This is the work of a true pro. VERY well done. (L/F) Bill & Deb Hayes

Sarah Loft replied:

Thank you, Bill and Deb!

Laura Birr Brown

So beautiful. These wonderful portraits really make you wonder what someone's life has been and is, now. One thing my grandma told me was, "I've earned every wrinkle." Thank you for sharing Virginia. Sometimes, you don't NEED words. l/f

Sarah Loft replied:

Thank you, Laura! This is a portrait of my mother. She died this past November with all seven of her children and numerous grandchildren present.

Sarah Rachel

Beautiful, deeply moving work. L/F

Dave Farrow

Sarah dear, your portraits are so full of emotion and intensity. I love your gold standard works. Contratulations on your feature....L/V

Sarah Loft replied:

Thanks, Dave! This picture is one of my favorites.

Lenore Senior

The face of a person who has truly lived, and felt. Beautiful! v/f

Sarah Loft replied:

Thank you, Lenore!

Beto Machado

I love portraits. Above I can see an masterpiece close-portrait, besides this, you used sepia. I think that you are a fantastic person...Here in Brazil I would like to make a series with citizen portraits like yours, but I'm afraid about that...F/V!!!

Sarah Loft replied:

Thanks, Beto! You should definitely do portraits. Brazil is much like the US in variety of peoples... except that Brazilians are better looking overall. :)