'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!
Wow! So I am the first to comment! Quite an achievement really :).
ReplyDeleteThe painting is fabulous. The eyes are so watery and full of life and her gaze is so touching. Very well done indeed!
Crystal, she's lovely, not surprised your lucky collector loves it! I remember painting this one with you and others a while back.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love this one. You do such beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteLovely colors and priceless expression...congrats!
ReplyDeleteLovely colors and priceless expression...congrats!
ReplyDeleteLovely colors and priceless expression...congrats!
ReplyDeleteLovely colors and priceless expression...congrats!
ReplyDeleteLovely colors and priceless expression...congrats!
ReplyDeleteYou really are consistent. This is another lovely portrait.
ReplyDeleteTotally Cookalicious......there, how's that for a word to describe your awesomeness! Huzzah!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as ever, it's great when you can see how you have improved, it gives one a boost of confidence.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant picture, Crystal - you've really captured the look behind the eyes as well!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
beautiful! I love the expression you are able to achieve. A true master of your medium!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteOUTSTANDING, Crystal! Your portraits are amazing...she's glowing.
ReplyDeleteWell it is GORGEOUS!! Every bit as beautiful as the first!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your Halloween craftiness with your little Ghouls ;0)
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!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow Crystal, every painting is even better! Arti really did like it, didn't she? haha
ReplyDeleteIs it possible to place this one again and the first right beside it?
Anyway: I love your portraits. Great art!!
Crystal, it's gorgeous. I loved it the first time around and this version is lovely too!
ReplyDeleteI 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 ; )
She is so gorgeous. What a fantastic job you did!
ReplyDeleteEste tambien es precioso, me gusta mucho esta serie de óleos.
ReplyDeleteUn saludo.