Thursday, October 11, 2012

Without a Care - sold

'Without a Care' - sold
6" x 6" watercolor on paper

When we went to the farm a few months ago I saw this little girl and only managed to get one shot of her, and it was this one. I loved the light in her hair and her messy little braids. She was so darling. I remember watching her mother gently try to smooth her flyaway hair several times and the little girl leaned into her touch every time. It was very sweet.

Sometimes I daydream about what it was like to be small and taken care of by my mother. To not have to worry about anything, knowing that I was safe, and loved. To be completely carefree and just focused on the moment. Now I think I need to call my mom and tell her I love her. :)

Carefree and happy are what I wanted to express in this painting, as part of the Daily Paintworks challenge for this week to express emotion. And I wanted to try and do that without a direct look into the face. I think her far away expression helps a lot.

Now I must get to work on some commissions that need attention. Play time is over, back to work!


Posted by Crystal Cook at 8:15 AM
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22 comments:

  1. ann @ studiohydeOctober 11, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    This is a brilliant painting Crystal. As always you capture people so well.

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  2. Jose SanchezOctober 11, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    es genial la atmosfera que tienen sus acuarelas,
    me parecen unos trabajos magnificos,
    siempre es un placer visitar tu blog.
    un saludo desde España

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  3. Roger ÅkessonOctober 11, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I love the sunlight in her hair, another airy and wonderful painting.

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  4. Happy Little Trees StudioOctober 11, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Touching post and beautiful painting!

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  5. Bren Graham ThebeauOctober 11, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Such a special painting, and story, your use of light as always is amazing

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  6. Gatepost productionsOctober 11, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    You set the standard, Guvvnah! Others can only follow. The classic CC hair detail, the glow and...... you've painted your story into her.

    Brilliant! hip hip hip Huzzah!

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  7. UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    You perfectly capture the feeling that you want to show in your painting.
    Congratulation!!!

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  8. Carol BlackburnOctober 11, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    So adorable. And I love how you explained what you saw. Makes it even more precious.

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  9. HeatherOctober 11, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    You're awesome - just awesome. She is so beautiful and I love the lighting.

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  10. Kim RempelOctober 11, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Crystal, I love this painting. And I really like the angle of her face. I completely agree with John about the hair and the glow. I think he's on to a good label: the "CC" effect ; )

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  11. Ricki TreleavenOctober 11, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    I love her messy little braids, too, Crystal! Lovely painting!

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  12. hmuxoOctober 11, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    AMAZING portrait, Crystal. She's beautiful! I love how the light hits her face...and her hair is gorgeous!!! LOVE it!

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  13. PrabalOctober 12, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    How do you get so much of volume. Just look agt that hair. Unbelievable Crystal..

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  14. PatOctober 12, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    Beautiful. Love the messy hair!

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  15. Sandra BusbyOctober 12, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    I am just wondering how you get photo's of these children without being noticed! I can just imagine you hanging out of a tree with a long lens, lol! If it were me and my luck, I'd probably be spotted and promptly arrested!
    But you seem to just know how to take photo's of the most perfect models in the most perfect light, to help you render the most perfect paintings. It's beautiful! :0)

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  16. CHRIS MURRAYOctober 12, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    golden beauty-love it

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  17. Arena ShawnOctober 12, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    You totally captured the feeling of carefree and tenderness in this little gem -- the sun lit braids have a very uplifting and warm feeling to them. It makes my heart melt...

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  18. John (JWJarts)October 12, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Play time? PLAY TIME? How can you produce such marvellous paintings as this without working your socks off. ;-)
    Love it!!!

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  19. WatermarycolorsOctober 12, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Your painting have a magic light! how do you do it? :) I love this portrait. Hugs

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  20. renateOctober 13, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Hello Crystal:) Fab this painting! The light is so beautiful and the way you did the hair is so handsome. Love your style!

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  21. Studio at the FarmOctober 13, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    How sweet and beautiful and full of love, both the post and the painting. Crystal, I think you have surpassed yourself with this painting! :)

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  22. MagdalenaOctober 13, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    It's wonderful painting :)

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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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