this self portrait i did a couple of years ago. it's currently being exhibited at DRAGONFIRE GALLERY in Cannon Beach OR. i found it recently on my computer -- and thought i'd share it here. i like it -- because the gaze is a bit distant and wondering. you sense a bit of vulnerability in her expression--self portrait
watercolor
40" h x 20"w
2007
available for purchase
Beautiful blue blue eyes.
ReplyDeletelove the red! What pigment is it?
very highly charged piece... curious the throat, the spludge hiding the breasts.
water on Carol:-)
hey adam.!!! thanks for the thumbs up. the red is WN Winsor Red and Permanent Alizarin Crimson.
ReplyDeleteit was fun to paint. i miss having it in my studio.
paint on too! carol
Love the colours and floating washes.
ReplyDeleteSo very nice Carol. I just love your watercolors and your technique is facinating!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!
Leslie
I urge everyone to click the image and see the enlarged version. The violet in those eyes is great. Very nice painting Carol.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Carol. The complementary colors make it sing and those violet eyes are gorgeous!
ReplyDeletehi joan.. thank you! i like the colors in the face too. worked hard to make it soft. ha!
ReplyDeletethank you leslie.. so much for your compliment. wonderful to hear, as always.. from you.
hi john, i think the violet is the right color for the lashes... brings warmth to the area.. no?
hey rhonda... thanks so much. you are always so right on! the eyes carry the portrait... i like their gaze.... happy painting to everyone! off to shovel snow.