Siren
Acrylic on24×30 stretched canvas.
You will see layers upon layers of paint on this.
So much to say about this Siren, my homage to J.W.Waterhouse. This painting began as a personalchallenge. I had painted faces and such but never a sea-nymph. Will write more about the process of painting this soon.
An artist friend said, some of the Masters, Maxfield Parish for example, used a heavy amount of varnish to create a depth of light and color to his paintings. So, I thought I would experiment with the high gloss medium. I used some interference blue paint that is gorgeous when the light hits it just so.
I like the result in this. Maybe if I took a HDR photo of this the viewer may see the color variation.
The eye was a huge challange to paint
Below, you will find a Waterhouse image is to illustrate the inspiration for this painting.
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Janis Zroback
I think it’s splendid Izzybeth…really lovely work…
izzybeth replied
Thank you Janis.
izzybeth
blamo
Supurbly done izzy
izzybeth replied
Thank you, I will be writing a bitty about the process in which I make this.
stay tuned… K?
MoonSpiral
It definately has an old world master kind of look to it. I do wish I could see it in person, you can tell there is something special about the way it capttures the light. Beautiful!!!!
izzybeth replied
IThank you so much. I a happy you like her. It is part of a Homage to J.W. Waterhouse series I want to explore. See the image to the right?
MoonSpiral
Oh yeah, I of course know that painting…but didn’t notice it when I was here earlier. Man, I am barely here today I think….
izzybeth replied
Oh, it is o k sweetheart, I wanted to illustrate similarities and the differences in the painting. I had not placed the link to the Waterhouse, previously. I just wanted to illustrate the sililarities and the differences. Thank you again.
Reynaldo
yes love your work and style izzy
izzybeth replied
Reynaldo, thank you very much. Appreciate it.
Erhan OZBIYIK
GReat work Izzy :) Try it with the HDR too :)
Great Hugs ))
izzybeth replied
Ok I will give it a go in the morning. Thanks for the encouragement.
JUSTART
beautiful work
i love Waterhouse
izzybeth replied
Thanks I can tell by your avatar that you like Waterhouse!!! His work is so beautiful.
Alexandra Felgate
Beautifully done Izzybeth, so sensual and rich!
izzybeth replied
Thank you so very much. and nice to meet you.
izzybeth replied
Thank you so very much.
Karin Taylor
so romantic, so beautiful izzybeth :) x
izzybeth replied
Thanks so much, Karin. I am glad you like it.
Anthony R. Pla...
Wow. This is really beautiful Beth! You do such wonderful work. I enjoyed watching you start this one ;) Can’t wait to see the next one!
izzybeth replied
Hi Tony, thank you so much!!! I love your encouragement. Nite nite now.
Carol Berliner
Stunning! Bravo! Instant fav!
izzybeth replied
Carol, thank you very much. I am happy you like this!!!
Scott d'Almeida
outstanding,
izzybeth replied
Thank you Scott, thank you
madvlad
i have A soft spot for girls who play music,,wonder?if she,d let me hit a note or two?, this is soo cool , very fine job
banrai
fine work
izzybeth replied
thank you so very much.