Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Solemn 2 - sold

'Solemn 2' - sold
7" x 10"  watercolor on paper
 
This was a special request for one of my good collectors. This version is a little larger, and slightly different, mostly because of the nature of watercolor and the semi-impossibility of recreating those spontaneous effects in the background. But also because I think I've grown as an artist in the year since I painted the first 'Solemn.'
 
My palette isn't quite the same and I think my observational skills have gotten better too. This painting was kind of a challenge, but in the end I was really happy with how she turned out, especially her eyes. :) And my collector was happy with her too so that makes everything worth it.
 
Meanwhile, on the homefront, me and littlest Cook are getting ready to make caramel apples and cute Halloween crafts involving handprints and black cats. I'll try and save you an apple but I'm not promising anything. :)
 
Reference photo by the awesome Steve Evans, thank you!

21 comments:

  1. Wow! So I am the first to comment! Quite an achievement really :).
    The painting is fabulous. The eyes are so watery and full of life and her gaze is so touching. Very well done indeed!

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  2. Crystal, she's lovely, not surprised your lucky collector loves it! I remember painting this one with you and others a while back.

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  3. Ooh, I love this one. You do such beautiful work!

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  4. Lovely colors and priceless expression...congrats!

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  5. Lovely colors and priceless expression...congrats!

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  6. Lovely colors and priceless expression...congrats!

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  7. Lovely colors and priceless expression...congrats!

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  8. Lovely colors and priceless expression...congrats!

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  9. You really are consistent. This is another lovely portrait.

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  10. Totally Cookalicious......there, how's that for a word to describe your awesomeness! Huzzah!

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  11. Beautiful as ever, it's great when you can see how you have improved, it gives one a boost of confidence.

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  12. Brilliant picture, Crystal - you've really captured the look behind the eyes as well!

    I think Arti liked it too, liked it too, liked it too.

    Don't tell littlest Cook , but I used to be a werewolf, because I'm OK noooOOOOOoooooow!


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  13. beautiful! I love the expression you are able to achieve. A true master of your medium!

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  14. OUTSTANDING, Crystal! Your portraits are amazing...she's glowing.

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  15. Well it is GORGEOUS!! Every bit as beautiful as the first!
    Enjoy your Halloween craftiness with your little Ghouls ;0)

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  16. Ever so beautiful, as always, Crystal! I wish my niece and nephew were younger, and I could dress up as the Headless Horseman to take them out trick-or-treating again!! :)

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  17. Wow Crystal, every painting is even better! Arti really did like it, didn't she? haha
    Is it possible to place this one again and the first right beside it?
    Anyway: I love your portraits. Great art!!

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  18. Crystal, it's gorgeous. I loved it the first time around and this version is lovely too!
    I would love to see the crafts! I enjoy that kind of stuff. We made dried apple heads a few weeks back. They look nice and crinkly now ; )

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  19. She is so gorgeous. What a fantastic job you did!

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  20. Este tambien es precioso, me gusta mucho esta serie de óleos.

    Un saludo.

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