There’s something about working on cheap paper…it’s a subliminal thing. Freedom, spontaneity, relaxed shoulders that this is, really and truly, only paper, and not expensive stuff at that! This is done in my trusty sketch book, a square Aquabee multi-purpose paper which I have loved for quite some time (a couple of years at least) for everything from pen, pencil, charcoal, acrylic, and yes, watercolor. This is a portrait of that sweet gal who came and visited us this past spring…a friend of Maddie’s named Angelica (wink, wink). Remember her?
I had several photographs of her visit and the light was pretty good in this one. There’s something about watercolor I swoon over. It’s really like a romance of sorts…from the first swoosh of color to the subsequent ones that oozle into each other…mmmm. Here’s what I love the most from this portrait:
Oooooh…when a girl with beautiful eyes meets watercolor…watch out! So happy with this little portrait. I won’t be so tickled with all 100 portraits, but if there are some good sections, like this one…I’ll be content!
This is incredible, Jennifer. A work Angelica will treasure for many years to come.
Wow.
You have found your medium! This is superb!!
Oh wow! The first thing I look in a drawing usually are the eyes, these eyes are definitely deep and pretty ^^
Her eyes, the glitter on her lips, her expression… what a fantastic portrait. Your use of watercolor throws me, it’s so good. I agree the work on the eyes is awesome. I never manage to use the colors the way I want – and looking at your painting, I think it’s also the way you use the white/don’t color everything, and play with the light, that makes such a fantastic effect.
Gorgeous! You’ve got her eyes sparkling.
These are great! Proceed with confidancw! I’m working on 100 dogs.
Continued success
Those eyes are fantastic!
Love your style. I so envy you!
Wow! I agree that the eyes are my favorite part, but all together, it looks fabulous!
The eyes are what jumped out at me immediately – can’t say enough good about this portrait! And watercolor – oh yes, I agree with your love affair. And the Aquabee – love that sketchbook. AMAZING job, Jennifer!
Really nice. Yes, I remember that friend! Bet your daughter loves this picture of her “friend”! It’s super. But your husband’s picture is still nice too!
This is a delightful portrait–her face has the look of just the right combination of mischievousness, kindness and insight that one wants in a friend. Her eyes say it all.
Lovely portrait and love those eyes!
Thud. My jaw just hit the floor!!! This is incredible! When she is older, your daughter is going to treasure this.