Acceptance
6" x 6" watercolor
$100 plus $6 US shipping $15 international
What initially caught my attention with this woman was the beautiful patterns of light and shadows created by that knock-your-socks-off sunlight filtering through her gauzy head covering (for lack of a better word ;).
And those alternating warm and cool colors of her skin tones were unbelievable. I'm a sucker for any excuse to charge some blue into cool skin tones.
Then, when I saw her eyes I was captivated by her peaceful gaze. She has a look of complete acceptance on her face that I have seen on very few people. Like she would never judge anyone harshly, no matter who they were or even what they did. Her expression is full of peace, love, and understanding. It reminds me of my mom, and home, and just looking at this woman makes me feel safe.
Photo reference used with permission by Steve Evans.
Until Thursday my friends. Huzzah!!! :D
P.S. My back is feeling much better, thank you so much to all of you for the well wishes and good thoughts you sent my way!
Yay! I'm the first! (Finally... :-P)
ReplyDeleteI love the bold, colorful shadow patterns on her face, especially how you pushed the cast shadow to be that saturated blue as reflections of her hood. It reminds me of Mary Whyte, and Karen Frey, two masters of painting faces with emphasized shadow patterns that makes my jaw drop... And I love her eyes, they are so captivating. You always do the most amazing eyes...
Good to hear that you are feeling better -- don't work yourself too hard! Even with all the things you have to do... (Again, don't know how you manage to pull time together to paint. You have my eternal admiration. But do get some rest sometimes!)
Gorgeous painting Crystal!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're back's feeling better - and I'm all up for the cupcake, thanks! :) xx
Love love love this.. And what happened to your back?? Anyway good to know that you are feeling better. My wishes are on their way..
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous! The blues in the shadow work is absolutely perfect, Crystal!!! She's a beautiful woman ...(glad to hear you're feeling better!!)
ReplyDeleteYea, no captchas here. Thanks Crystal. Try looking at one of those with trifocals....whew!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful portrait, Crystal. She does emote something calming.
This is so so beautiful! I admire your talent, it's incredible!
ReplyDeleteHi,Crystal,
ReplyDeleteLovely work and the touchy title. Congrats!!
Take care of yourself.
Cheers,Sadami
love the bold blue strokes and the play of light especially :) Hope your back will be its happy self soon!
ReplyDeleteagree with Arena-the shadows are incredible and she's looking right at me.
ReplyDeleteGlad your back is feeling better -- take care of yourself. These eyes are amazing! Really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow! The expression on her face is lovely. Everything is so peaceful about this piece. I love how the eyebrow disappears into the light. This is amazing indeed. Its nice to know that your back is recovering. So are you now spending more time painting since you are not going to the gym? :)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes and get well soon,
Goodness gracious Crystal...this is a stunning painting. That expression is moving. I visited Steve's photostream (and followed) because I love traveling anything...photos, art...all of it. I could not find the photo though.
ReplyDeleteYour talent is huge.
Hi Crystal!
ReplyDeleteWHAT an exquisite face, her eyes, the skin tones and shadows - all brilliantly done!! Bravo ... or Huzzah!!!!
I hope your back continues to improve.
Oh my word Crystal, this is extraordinary. She just throbs with life, your ability to capture that essence and the play with light...just perfection
ReplyDeleteLovely painting of a lovely lady, and you were very perceptive concerning the look of "acceptance" on her face! I too am captivated by the way light filters through gauzy cloth or straw hats on the human face so totally understand your need to get this down on paper!
ReplyDeleteRead about Suzanne's husband dying last week only this morning and gives me a renewed appreciation for what I have here now, here today! Sent her a big cyber space hug but it is not nearly enough, however, it is good that we can be there for each other even if only through text and pixels.
Crystal...this is my new favorite...your colors and dramatic passages are awesome.
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful! One day (soon) I will have a Crystal Cook piece hanging on my wall. I'm really looking forward to that day! As usual, your post and artwork is just fantastic. I know I say the same thing over and over but you really are a genius at capturing expressions and light. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this right down to the reflection in her eyes. The skin is beautiful and her expression absolutely amazing.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI saw this last night on a tiny phone screen and I already knew it was beautiful - But on this big screen it shows those meltingly warm and sparkly eyes and that flickering light across her skin. You just keep on amazing me! :0)
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful portrait, with the wonderful jewel-like glow that characterizes your work, Crystal :). I bet she was a delight to paint!
ReplyDeleteFantastic portrait. Glad you are feeling alright now. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThat's 'knock your socks off' painting. I love the way you use colour so effectively - stunning!
ReplyDeleteThis may be my favorite painting of yours, until the next one:) What is that amazing blue that you used? Just beyond gorgeous, my friend!!
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