My Love, My Life, My Wife
9”x 12” watercolor on cold press watercolor paper.
Meet Barbara, my best friend and life partner. She the conservative side of our partnership. She’s the money manager and the “see that it gets done” person in our household. She loves decorating, gardening, and is my personal art critic, holding nothing back. Redbubble doesn’t have to concern themselves about my placing just my best work online, she going to take care of that. So now you know, this is the driving force behind who I am.
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cheetaah
aaaaah so beautiful work, also she is bautiful too, you captured her eyes so greatly. great work.
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you very much.
Carolyn Staut
I see that sparkle for the one she loves. Wonderful and loving tribute and I am sure Barbara is very proud of you as well. Beautiful portait work, you capture the spirit of the one you love wtih such elegance.
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you Carolyn, as always your spiritual love of others comes through in your comments.
Ginny Schmidt
You two sound like true soul mates; how wonderful that you found each other.
Jim Phillips
This wasn’t the first round for either of us. Thanks Ginny.
paulscar
beautiful portrait – you are a very lucky man!
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you Paul, and yes I am.
hilarydougill
and very nice too. Wonderful artwork, gorgeous wife, and fully qualified too by the sounds of it haha. love and hugs to you both
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks Hilary, very sweet remarks. Love and hugs back at you.
kjgordon
Aloha Jim, just showed this to my wife and we both had a good laugh.. The similarities of our lives is quite amazing..
Your description of your wife is what I would have used for my “Judalee”.
someday we need to have that “TeaKilla” and they their “wine”
aloha my friend
kj
PS You are a fortunate man to have such a partner …as I….
Jim Phillips replied
Like you kj, I had already spotted several similarities. You’re right, we probably would all enjoy each others company. Later my friend.
KBSImages
Jim, this is Beautiful, your wife is beautiful!!!! It is so nice to hear a man speak so lovingly about the woman in his life. Your love and affection definatly comes thru in this image. Awesome Work!!!
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you. Very sweet compliment. Thanks also for making it a favorite.
brian pendrey
beautiful work Jim
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you for all your very kind comments. I would love to know your first name, if you feel comfortable to give it. I feel funny saying thank you to brirose55.
kjgordon
We look forward to that day….
Jim Phillips replied
As do we. Hey, thanks for adding as a favorite, its appreciated.
Carolyn Bishop
She’s beautiful, Jim! Love the portrait you did!
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you so much Carolyn. And that’s from both of us.
cherokee
lovely lovely lovely,words too.
cherokee
lovely lovely lovely,words too.
Jim Phillips replied
Jo, you must have gotten so excited about this one, you sent it to me twice. Ha. Thank you for the lovely comment.
cherokee
ooops…I stuttered I was so excited LOL
Hidemi Tada
your water color is very special!!! wonderful!
Jim Phillips replied
A compliment coming from someone who I consider a pro at portraits is very special. Thanks Hidemi.
Lora Garcelon
This is beautiful! What did she have to say about it?
Jim Phillips replied
Are you kidding, I got my honeydo list cut almost in half.
Marion Chapman
It’s so wonderful to see a work dedicated to someone you love so much. you have definitely captured that spark that exists between you.
Jim Phillips replied
A sweet remark Marion. Thank you very much.
Estelle O'Brien
Beautiful painting of a beautiful lady. Isn’t it great when you find the right one second time around? I sure did and so agree wholeheartedly with your description of partnerships….great work.
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you Estelle, sounds like you really relate.
Renate Dartois
Beautiful portrait and tribute to your wife…..
Jim Phillips
Thank you Renate, very kind comment.
Lior Goldenberg
Lovely portrait!
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you very much Lior.
Susan Moss
Stunning portrait full of life
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you Susan.
Ilunia Felczer
beautiful watercolor portrait….
Jim Phillips replied
llunia, thank you for a nice compliment.
Angel312
Obviously you have penty o fans here so I know that you already know how great this is, but one more can’t hurt eh? She is lovely and I love the bright eyes and there is just a glow about her that shines through. Beautiful portrait and I am sure she is thrilled with this. Oh and yeah for you guys, my husband is my rock (and my best critique) so I know what you’re feeling!
Gail(angel312)
Jim Phillips replied
Never too many friends and that how I see them. Thanks from both my wife and myself for your very kind remarks about the portrait. I also thought your compliment for your own husband as very nice.
kcranmer
What a special surprise for your wife Jim, simply beautiful!
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks, glad you like.
Bernadette Burke
i really like the style you’ve used on this. i feel a bit lame after the amount of scrolling i had to do just to add my comment, but you still deserve the attention! :)
Jim Phillips replied
Not at all BB, thank you very much for commenting
Michelle Boyer
Fantastic work
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you Michelle.
Marion Cullen
Stunning woman, and stunning portrait…you have captured her spirit beautifully, it shines from her eyes and plays on her lips.
Jim Phillips replied
She is my soulmate. Thanks for both of us.
coffeebean
Such a beautiful alive portrait of your lovely wife and the most beautiful words of love, I’m so glad you found each other :))
Jim Phillips replied
Jenny, my wife is truly an inspiration to me. She’s both my biggest supporter and critic rolled in to one.
Lam Tran
Fantastic portray portrait painting of her Jim, every stroke of paint you express your deep love of her, well done Jim!
Jim Phillips replied
I guess I didn’t realize how easy in would be for other artist to see the emotion behind brush. Thank you Lam Tran.
Irish
wHAT A GREAT tribute and portrait…well done! :)
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you very much Mil, that comment is really appreciated.
photosan
What a beautiful lady….her eyes describe the kind of sweet person she is…
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks Larry. I’ll make sure she reads your comment.
Linda Callaghan
Hello Barbara nice to meet you – beautiful portrait – second time around for hubby and I too, my soul mate! – he has asked me to paint him but I am not confident enough but may try one day, just maybe…
Jim Phillips replied
LOL, I’ll make sure she reads this one and let her post her own reply.
sweetscent62
Awww.. how lovely.. and romantic.. : ) wonderful portrait, of your true love.. well done Jim!! Wendy
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks Wendy, I’m truly humbled by all your compliments, your favorings and adding me to your watchlist. Thank you, thank you, and thank you again.
Mrswillow
A very beautiful painting of a very special lady. I also love your very special words which describe this lovely lady.
Jim Phillips
Thanks Sandy for a very nice comment. And as for what I wrote, well it’s simply just the truth.
RealPainter
beautiful lady and beautiful painting…......i love it….....you have a different way to apply the paint i see and it comes out a different style ive never seen….kinda spoty…...i do love it….
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you. I do use smaller brushes and use them in a expressionistic dapping style. Delighted that you like the style. And I agree – she is a beautiful lady.
Mick Kupresanin
This is so lovely Jim…love face…lovely technique..lovely colors….lovely skills..lovely that you love your wife so much….you both must be very special people….god bless you both and happy painting Jim
Jim Phillips replied
I’d have to love someone who goes the extra mile just to keep me from screwing up. LOL Thanks Mick, this is a special comment and Barbara and both thank you.