Thursday, July 18, 2013

On the Brink

'On The Brink'
7 x 10 inches
watercolor on paper, not for sale

This is one of my beautiful nieces. She just turned 13 so I thought it was time she had a portrait. :) I love this stage of young womanhood, that in between time of not really a little girl anymore, but not a grown up either (I love seeing it happen on other people, but living it? Not so much)

This girl is sweet, funny (downright hilarious actually), with a huge heart. And of course she is incredibly beautiful, with her jewel colored eyes and rich, dark hair. I just can't say enough good things about her, I love her to pieces and am so proud to be her aunt. She is such a special girl and I have loved getting to see her grow up. I'm excited to see where she goes next. :)  

Lest ye think that I have fallen off the alphabet series wagon, let me just say - Nay, I have not. My next painting is 'I' and I'm all geeked out over the subject matter. And that's all the teaser you will get until Monday. ;) 
Huzzah my friends! May your cookies always be full of chocolate chips!

14 comments:

  1. Hi Crystal! Your niece is such a beauty, and, of course, your painting is superb! You sound like me - being the very proud auntie!!! :)

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  2. She is so beautiful, Crystal!! and she's painted so perfectly....the eyes!!!! What a sparkle!!!! Love it!

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  3. stunning portrait of a stunning young lady!! she sounds as beautiful inside as she is out and you've done another magnificent job!! those eyes are hypnotic!

    absolutely incredible! looking forward to the alphabet train continuing.

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  4. Beautiful portrait, Crystal. I bet she will cherish it.

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  5. How lucky she is to have you as her Aunty! I bet she LOVES it! I didn't enjoy being this age either - and it's a challenge to be the Mum of a teenage girl at times too, lol! The painting is stunning and the eyes are meltingly beautiful...sigh....
    Anyway - I'm intrigued to see what begins with 'i' :0)

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  6. I bet she is all that you say. I am also sure that you really love her. Your emotions reflect in this work. Awesome.

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  7. this is brilliant, you've captured something wonderful here. I see the child-woman the look of now and of what's to come.

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  8. Wow! Beautiful painting Crystal. She has lovely eyes! :)

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  9. Gorgeous girl. If I were her I would be so flattered to have my portrait done. That's a dream for little girls! Congrats, Crystal. You're brilliant!

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  10. I love seeing your use of red and blue for skin tones. Very effective. Great head--the model's and yours.

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  11. Lovely painting Crystal. She reminds me of Katniss (Hunger games film) except here she has sparkling eyes. :)

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  12. A beautiful portrait of a beautiful girl.

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  13. Wonderful portrait, those stunning skin tones and dazzling eyes, she will love it I'm sure.

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