Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Inquisitive - sold

'Inquisitive' - sold
6" x 6" watercolor on paper
 
"Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitter steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree you still believe it to be a beautiful place." -Kurt Vonnegut
 
This statement is never more true than with children. No matter what their life is like they still believe the world to be a beautiful place.
 
Reference photo by Steve Evans, thank you!

Posted by Crystal Cook at 8:02 AM
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16 comments:

  1. SadamiOctober 2, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Hi, Crystal,
    Ah, what a lovely work and a wonderful quote!! Thank you for sharing.
    Kind regards, Sadami

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  2. UnknownOctober 2, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Sure, Crystal, make those skin tones look so easy! They are not easy! I'm struggling with a similar child's face right now... Your work is so beautiful!

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  3. PrabalOctober 2, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    The world is what you believe it to be. Awesome work as ALWAYS..

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  4. Roger ÅkessonOctober 2, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    I saw the progress and I love the result. One thing that is typical you is that you achieve softness and contrast/drama at the same time. This is a lovely portrait.

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  5. Arena ShawnOctober 2, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    I really love your recent series of children of Africa -- it has captured their sweet, curious, innocent nature with the fierce spirit of growing up "without" so well -- no bitterness though, just confidence that is acquired probably through perseverance in hardships. Every portrait is a true snapshot of a beautiful soul, captured with perfect technical excellency on paper. No wonder they fly out like little birds!

    My friend, your artwork is truly beautiful beyond words.

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  6. Carol BlackburnOctober 3, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Superbly done in every way!

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  7. Gatepost productionsOctober 3, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    The usual CC magic ... what can I say, Guvvnah?

    Arena has said it all!

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  8. hmuxoOctober 3, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    OH CRYSTAL!!!! Another winner...a fantastic portrait, beautiful skin tones and those eyes!!!

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  9. Teresa Palomar LoisOctober 3, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    There seems to be as much wisdom in those eyes as there is in that quote. Beautiful painting Crystal, I wish I could peek over your shoulder when you're working that brush girl!

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  10. Sandra BusbyOctober 3, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Well here is yet another exquisite portrait and even though I can never believe they could ever get any better - they do! I mean just look at those eyes... I'm not just looking at them - I'm looking in to them! That is where your portraits differ from anyone else. They are alive! :0)

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  11. Meera RaoOctober 3, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Love the colors, the light and of course the eyes;) super job !

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  12. Studio at the FarmOctober 3, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Hi Crystal. That is such a wonderful quote. And congradulations on selling this gorgeous painting.
    Huzzah!!

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  13. JerryOctober 3, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    One of your finest Crystal - amazing!

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  14. renateOctober 3, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Amazing!I love your portraits. They are full of color and emotions. Beautiful done Crystal:)

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  15. Kim RempelOctober 3, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Exquisite. Lovely contours on that face. Such soft-looking skin. And what expressive eyes.

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  16. Ingrid OrmestadOctober 10, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    Superb work ... beautiful! :)

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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment they really do mean so much to me! Because not all bloggers have their email enabled so I can reply directly through email I will try to reply here in the comments. If I don't please forgive me, life must have been hectic that day! :)) Huzzah!!

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