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.
Looks good. I haven't done a portrait in awhile.
ReplyDeletewow...it looks fantastic already...cant wait to watch your progress with this piece...very intriguing.
ReplyDeleteI love where this is going, Jeanette. Can't wait to see the next phase.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanne. You have to be in mood to do a portrait I think.
ReplyDeleteBlack 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."
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to try a watercolor portrait. You do such colorful work. Looking forward to more of this.
ReplyDeleteIt has potential Collette. I like the mysterious quality of it.
ReplyDeleteYou should Peggy, I'm sure it would be beautiful.