Watercolor portrait
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A little spin on the old story of Narcissus. Narcissus, as you may well know, was a quite lovely Greek youth enamoured by his own image. He pined away his days staring at his own reflection, eventually growing roots in the ground- punished by the gods for his vanity, he was transformed into the Narcissus flower. Of course this is the root of modern English words like narcissist and narcissistic. / In this work I wanted to spin that old myth in a different direction. As an artist I find myself working for hours and hours, days at a time on my artwork. When I rest from my painting I find myself staring at the result, intrigued by my own work. I love painting and I’m in love with my work. Now, it’s often said that art is but an extention of the artist. If that’s the case then it goes to follow that I’m a bit of a narcissist myself, albeit of a different sort. / The joke in this piece is that it’s a self-portrait. But I’m staring down at my work, which happens to be a Narcissus flower (Narcissus poeticus, to be exact), the work being but a different reflection of myself. / The original was completed in watercolor and gouache media on Arches 180lb. cold-press cotton rag, 2007.
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This is a self-portrait of myself inspired by the art I always saw growing up as a Catholic. Just wondered how I might appear as a saint…...☺ / The original work was completed with watercolor and gouache media on Arches cold-press cotton rag.
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A Siberian / Bengal Tiger / Watercolor painting / W&N cotman / 30cmx21cm / 300g
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Pencil + Photoshop Thank you carltron for uploading a picture! / Detail / /
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Watercolor painting / 30cm x 21cm / 300g
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watercolor 20×30cm Year Created: 2008 / Size Width: 8 inches / Size Height: 12 inches / Size Depth: 2 inches to purchase the orignal artwork by lui grande
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Another version of the “Dreams” design. / This one has no background so the image of the girl is larger, with more color around the eyes. I also went over some of the lines using photoshop, making the image more crisp. Detail / I tried to use as much “print space” as possible :)
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One more version. I rotated the image and added a few things to make it more “balanced.” Feedback would be appreciated :) Other versions /
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I painted this watercolor portrait years ago when going through a “blue” period. I used only black with layers of wash on cold press watercolor paper. The original is about 11×14”. I listened to Joni Mitchell a lot then and “Blue” fits. / Joni Mitchell-Blue
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Seeker of Truth available as a framed print, mounted print, card and poster. A seeker of Truth. / He will never find it. / But the dimmest of possibilities—he may himself become Truth. / Image copyright © 2008 Shanina Conway. / Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited. Mixed media and a bit of an experiment, fell in love with the cobweb-like watercolours drips holding colour;)
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Speed-drawing exercise (15 mins). medium: dry-brush sketch using watercolour on 300gsm Arches watercolour paper. All materials are professional-quality, acid-free and archival. size: 42cm x 59.4cm (A2) / approx 16.5” x 23.4” currently listening to: / Diana King – Shy Guy Click here to see my current eBay listings
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Portrait of a little girl on a swing with her cabage patch doll. This little girl lived across the street from me at the time I did this piece..She is about four years old, watercolor pencil and water color on coquile paper . I add water as I go with the pencils but don’t get it too wet..I spray it lightly when finished and use a blow dryer / I used Coquille paper 3ply…Cold press it has a stiple surface and is predictable meaning no surprises. It helps me achieve the effect I want and is very durable. It’ plays a big part in my images. I like to get as much depth as possible in my work…I achieve this with light and contrast in my color..People also identify my work wilth the color that I use..It has kind of becomes a trade mark . I also strive to have a unique quality in my art…. Something all of my own. / This piece hangs in a Doctors Office in Sick Kids Hospital…It was a lot of fun to do…She was having such a great time on that swing I had to capture it on paper. I like to capture movement in my work and a feeling of part of my subject…Who they are…a part of their personality…Something you can take away with you after viewing such as a feeling of happiness..You can tell she loves her doll very much because it;s on the swing with her…I use props a lot in my art work of children..This way when the child sees the art work she can identify with it by seeing their doll or teddy….My work appeals to various kinds of people especially children or places children will be. /
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Watercolour painting / 300g / 30cm x 21cm
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...Child on a ride at the park laughing 22×30 …work was done on Coquille paper…it has a stiple surface and it is my paper of choice usually..Helps me get the soft effect I want.. I like to capture all of my subject in different ways..To be able to see a part of that person and who they are.. I also like to capture movement to bring it to life. I .used watercolor pencils … they allow me to use water where I want it. The child is about four years old. I “Featured ” in / Capturing Emotion / Childhood / 1 on 1 Fine Art of Portraiture and became a featured member / First Things / Good News Group / Dimentions / Works on Paper / Pets and People / Live, Love Dream / Feature Faturnity / This was a commissioned portrait….This was a fun piece and she was so cute and just a little monkey…I didn’t want to give her back to her parents..I was really happy with my composition and is one of my favourit works….I use this image as my signature piece on my cards because I do a lot of commissioned portraits of children and in my personal work as well. The colors I use in my work are also a type of signature because it is part of my style..people recognize my work this way.
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Colored portrait of little boy talking to a frog He’s about two years old / Cocquille paper ..stiple surface and I use it for all my work…strong enough for watercolor or color pencils and that is what I used here…I use water when I need it and spray it with a fine mist to bring out more color…and use a hairdryer. / This was a commission / Featured in / Childhood / Fabulous Froggies / Pencil Drawing / Placed in top 10 Challenge (Froggies)
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Portrait Watercolor and Watercolor pencil…on Coquille cold press paper….I always spray my watercolor with a fine mist to get more color and use a hairdryer so it won’t get too wet….Coquille paper has a stiple surface and is a big part of my work…it gives me the softness I want in my work plus there are no surprises on the paper..22”X30” / Youn girl about 8 years old standing on a bridge looking out at the water / The Calm challenge / Featured In / Childhood / Pencil Drawing / Placed in top 10 Challenge “Calm” / Featured as # 1Artist for April 4/09 / Became 1 on 1 Fine Art featured member ..Feature of the Day
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graphite and water color pencil
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Watercolor, ink, paper “Awake, north wind, and come, south wind! Blow on my garden, that its fragrance may spread abroad. Let my lover come into his garden and taste its choice fruits.” / (Songs 4:16) It is difficult for the Soul to lose the height of comfort reached, even though all her sacrifices are like tiny beads slipping through her fingers in comparison with the divine reward of His love. The good works the Soul does for Him are not what delights God, but her herself when she remains in Him. The Bride answers to her Beloved: “Whatever wind is blowing: dry north, burning my garden, or gentle south breeze, whatever hardships enter my life, I say – Come, my Beloved, the garden belongs to You only. I will follow You wherever You call me. Let my life be like a table generously laid for You and Your friends.”
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This is a watercolor portrait of my daughter, I just love the pose! I used Arches paper (cold press 300 lb) and a layering technique where I separate the yellows, reds and blues. / Featured in #1 artists of Red Bubble group / Featured in Red Bubble features / Featured in the Painted Ladies group /
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Pen, pencil, photoshop. Available on T-Shirts
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oil on old book account paper
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This is a watercolor portrait of my daughter I did using my usual layering technique (demos here). I used a bit of gouache on the background. These days I am interested in adding patterns in my paintings, I also tried to be a little more loose with my handling of the watercolor, living some watercolor bloom on purpose on the tuque. / I used a hot press watercolor paper by Fabriano Artistico, 140 lb. 121 viewings on Dec 15 2009 Featured in the Art and Stories made for Children goup / Featured in the Mixed Media group
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Original artwork also includes The Changing Face of Now No.1. / Watercolour on rag paper. 45×180cm. 2008 I have used the fluidity of watercolour to express a personal perception of self and others and the changing nature of how we relate. In a time when technology brings many alternative means of communication, I am trying to bring awareness to the universal human condition that is facial expression. By creating a progression of images, I explore the changing perception of personalities as they shift over time, in attitude or mood.
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