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!

16 comments:

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

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

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

    Arena has said it all!

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

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Love the colors, the light and of course the eyes;) super job !

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

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  12. One of your finest Crystal - amazing!

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

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

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