"Bright Eyes And A Good Grip"
10 x 14 watercolor
"It is not a slight thing, when they, who are so fresh from God, love us."
Charles Dickens
Friday, April 16, 2010
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This is just beautiful, Crystal. The expression is awesome. Those eyes are so life like. I love this painting. Its amazing how you captured the 'grip'. Masterly work.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved how you lift paint off the hair. Know what? I have never ever painted hair in life :)
Oh yeah...
ReplyDeleteYour work is simply amazing!
ReplyDeleteSaw your comment on Carol Marine's blog...really, really great work.
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Oh, how cute is THAT baby?! Excellent job my dear! And LOVE the hair ; ) BTW that is a quote that always gets me...
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGood grief!!!!!.... look at this finish... truly amazing Crystal. I loved the first post, but this is just too stunning. Those eyes have a far away feeling look to them!
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ReplyDeleteJust ran across your blog - I am so impressed with your figures. Skin is so hard to paint in watercolor. Really wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAs always. Great painting. Loved the horse post too. I have finally gotten back to painting after several weeks of Gallery put-to-gether and traveling.
ReplyDeleteAs nice as this painting is my first thought is "oh no, not a silk shirt?"!!! Memories of a favorite blue silk shirt, a baby, and the things a baby can do to a shirt in a split second!!! That is why this is such a great painting that touches anyone who has had the joy and ...experience...of holding the cutest baby in the world!
ReplyDeleteYou have captured the expression so well. The eyes , so expressive .Love this cute painting.
ReplyDeleteIt has all been said, still I have to add my praise. The skin tones are outstanding as is the whole painting.
ReplyDeleteThis has come out so good, Crystal!His eyes , his hair, his skin- everything is perfect.The shirt is smooth...so is the background.Great job!
ReplyDeletewow.. i just was directed to your blog and another wow... will be back when i can spend more time, just enjoying.. i love portraits and yours are fantastic...
ReplyDeleteThe eyes of this little one are so bright and full of life. What a talent you are!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit to your blog, Crystal...and what a treat! Your work is beautiful!
How adorable, I love the grip of the little one, how precious!
ReplyDeleteSujit, thank you so much :) you always have nice things to say about my paintings, thank you. And you've never painted hair? Well now you have an assignment! he, he.
ReplyDeletePrabal, thanks!
Lisa, thank you :) Good to see you again!
Tess, thank you so much:) I've just been looking at your work and it is beautiful! I am in love with your sketches!! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment, I'm glad I got to see your beautiful art :)
Kim, thank you!! I think he is THE most beautiful baby, of course;)
I love that quote too. I never feel like I get the hair quite right though. . . so thank you!
Michelle, thank you!!
Debbie, thank you so much :) I wasn't too sure about it when I finished it, I guess I just had a different picture in my head of how I wanted it to look. But I like it, the more I look at it. thanks :)
Sandra, thank you :):):)
Mary, thank you so much!! i agree that skin tones are tricky in watercolor, I've made lots and lots of mistakes, but I think I'm starting to get the hang of it. So glad you stopped by :):)
Gary, thanks :) I'm glad you're back to painting, can't wait to see what you're up to!
Kaylyn, thank you so, so much! That compliment means a lot :)
ReplyDeleteRishi, thank you so much! I tried to do that, it's hard to tell if it worked when it's your own. But I'm glad you think so :)
Anne, thank you so very much! That means a lot to me:)
Arti, thank you so much :) you are too kind! :)
Cindi, thank you very much! I'm so glad you stopped by!
Gwen, thank you!! I'm so glad you stopped by and took the time to look at my work, your comment is much appreciated :) :) Truly it is.
Jen, thank you so much :)!
Its So nice and so soft!! good job.
ReplyDeleteSaludos
Lovely pose Crystal, a strong image)
ReplyDeleteAhhhh! So sweet. Really draws you in
ReplyDeleteStunning, Crystal. If it is all about subject matter, I think you have found yours! The eyes make this one!
ReplyDeleteYour work is wonderful. I admire watercolor artists and to paint portraits as you do in them, wow.
ReplyDeleteJavi, thank you so much, I'm glad you stopped by :)
ReplyDeleteSam, thank you very much :)
Becky, thanks!! :)
Carol, thank you! I really enjoyed painting the eyes :)
Barbara, thank you so much! And thanks for stopping by! :)
Beautifully observed painting, babies that age have a grip so strong that has to be surgically removed, especially if its got your hair, ear-ring, cats' tail......
ReplyDeleteYour artwork is very beautiful Crystal ... thank you for following my Blog!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah! You are exactly right about that!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ingrid! I really enjoy your blog!
Stunning!! One aspect of watercolours I've studiously avoided is portaiture. I saw on another blog that your portraits were the bee's knee's, and how right they were. So glad I've found you - I shall follow with interest.
ReplyDeleteHello John!! Thank you very much :):) So glad you stopped by. Your compliment really means a lot to me!
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