Monday, January 7, 2013

Untamed - sold

'Untamed' SOLD
5" x 7" watercolor on paper

So, I missed my painting yesterday. Ah well, I don't feel bad about it at all actually. I always kind of planned on missing weekends and just painting during the week throughout this 30 in 30 challenge, so I will be doing 26 in 30. And that odd number is bugging me. I'll have to try and do two on one day or something. ;)

I have been wanting to paint this photo FOREVER, because I love her eyes and the way her hair hides part of her face, but for some reason I keep putting off painting the photos that I really love because I'm afraid I won't do them justice. Which is just plain silly right? Right. 

That's something that is turning out to be really great about this challenge, I don't feel like every painting is precious (Speaking of preciouses we went and saw The Hobbit this weekend and it was SO GOOD!!!!!) and has to be a success. Because tomorrow is a new day, a new chance to paint something that will be awesome.

For some reason I feel like I may have learned this lesson before. . .  :) 

This is painting 5/30 in the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.
Reference photo by Kelsey's Love Fusion, thank you!

And I also wanted to mention that Taryn Day, fellow daily painter, featured me on her blog 'The Art Room' where Taryn talks about art and artists. I'm really honored. :) Click here to go check it out!
Posted by Crystal Cook at 8:21 AM
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9 comments:

  1. Arena ShawnJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    I really like the enchanting eyes of this painting, as well as how you painted the hair that partially covered her face -- the shape of the strands and simply flowing and very natural, and the little mystery in the air is evident...

    I had to scrap a couple of paintings and was behind in mine as well, but I think I learned the same lesson that I should not feel too precious about each of my paintings! I feel I'm getting freer by the day...

    I saw the Hobbit in the New Year's and really loved it -- in fact it prompted me to really all the works of Tolkin again after the movie. Can't wait for the next one in the series to be in the theater...

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  2. UnknownJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    oh my goodness. how gorgeous & intensely beautiful! I found your blog via Leslie Saeta's 30 in 30 challenge. Incredible work! Your colors are so intense -- and you work in watercolor. Amazing!

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  3. hmuxoJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    She's beautiful, Crystal! Her eyes are absolutely amazing!! (Your specialty!) and I loved Taryn's feature on you.. "Inquisitive" was always one of my favorites!!

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  4. Roger Brown ArtJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    You really are good at capturing the essence of each person.I am also finding this challenge good at motivating me just to paint,and not to worry whether or not I could have done better.

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  5. Sandra BusbyJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Oh me oh my!! I am simply lost in those eyes!!
    Yet again a new masterpiece! This is SO special!
    I'm off to check out the link :0)

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  6. UnknownJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Really lovely!!! Love your work

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  7. Studio at the FarmJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Crystal, her eyes are absolutely mesmerizing!!! Brilliant work!

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  8. ArtiJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    You did justice to her, alright!Its beautiful, stunning.

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  9. Bren Graham ThebeauJanuary 8, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    It's amazing to me what you can capture in paint and canvas. Such eyes! off to check the link

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