Lady With Baby

Lady With Baby, originally uploaded by msokolis.

I've been wanting to paint a pregnant woman for the Balancing Act Series. So I approached someone on the streets of Venice about modeling. Jolie was a great choice. 1) She didn't call the cops on me. 2) We got to know each other a bit and she's delightful. 3) As she balanced on the platform, her form was impeccable. It turns out she's been a gymnast for years. The way she arched her feet and poised herself brought a new flavor to the mix.
Before long there will be a painting of a kind of balancing act for two.