I always return to portraits as a comfort zone even though I wander all over the map in terms of subject matter. There is something about constructing the human form that is endlessly interesting.
I saw this reference in the April portraiture forum of WetCanvas and knew that I needed to try it. Its a bit sombre, almost eerie if you look at it long enough, but fascinating enough to keep me interested.
I figured it was time for another watercolour portrait. This is the start of it on 300lb Arches paper. It measures 12 x 15. There's a lot of layers to go yet.
7 comments:
Looks good. I haven't done a portrait in awhile.
wow...it looks fantastic already...cant wait to watch your progress with this piece...very intriguing.
I love where this is going, Jeanette. Can't wait to see the next phase.
Thanks Jeanne. You have to be in mood to do a portrait I think.
Black bear, its an unusual view and subject. More tonight.
Elizabeth, its a bit of a puzzle piece and I was up early this morning adding more to it.
... Somber yet colorful and vital. Life ever the paracox ... most every scene and subject a combination of the "light" and the "dark."
You make me want to try a watercolor portrait. You do such colorful work. Looking forward to more of this.
It has potential Collette. I like the mysterious quality of it.
You should Peggy, I'm sure it would be beautiful.
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