Experimenting with darks here- I have been avoiding darker values in past, due to the unwanted muddy effect I get when I use more than two washes. This paper is different from what I have been using so far, and it held the washes well; more than I expected.So I used the washes quite liberally here, and was generally happy with the results.Still, it could have been better if I was patient enough to let the painting dry completely in between! I finished it in one sitting, as I always do with my watercolors..in about an hour.
It was sketched freehand and the child looks a bit older than I intended her to be!
In future, I am going to try to give these paintings more time, and see if it makes any difference :)
She sure is beautiful, Arti! You've beautifully handled the light on her darling face!
ReplyDeletethe expression is so child like. Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant work as usual Arti! I particularly like how you painted the hairs and their shadow on the face. Bravissima!
ReplyDeleteI like it because is very spontaneous, another beautiful work! Ciao Arti!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Arti. Wonderful depth, highlights and shadows compliment it well.
ReplyDeleteArti - you did a great job on this portrait. Nice lighting and color.
ReplyDeleteI like the shadows on the boy's face, and the way you rendered the facial expression, like he is squinting for the sun... it's very beautiful, Arti!
ReplyDeleteArti! the portrait is wonderful. You can see the character and pick great expression.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your art!
I admire your paintings and happy to follow your blog.
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a portrait very expressive, a perfect combination of color and poetry
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry, Asit ,Tito ,Giada, Carole,Michelle, Christina , Gabe and Irina..
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for commenting! Makes my day:)
Nice portrait, Arti! Beautiful colors, as usual :)
ReplyDeleteYour darks are so pure and clear in this Arti! What a wonderful portrait.
ReplyDeletethe expression is great. the shadows and tones work well. I'm not so sure more time is needed.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Liz and Tony.
ReplyDeleteAarti, this is wonderful portrait, especially I like the expression. If you have been trying to use darker values it means your confidence level has been raised. It’s necessary. I agree with you whenever we go for darker values we have to keep in mind the quality of paper. I have spoiled many paintings due to the worst quality of paper.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing very good work!
ReplyDeleteHello Arti
ReplyDeleteThis piece as much character you have captured. I think the tones have worked very well and your one sitting reflects the immediacy of the work which I prefer. Very fresh and masterly rendered.
Thank you D.D.I agree with you, paper plays a big role in watercolors...
ReplyDeleteThanks Ron, and thank you Trevor, nice to see you here.
lovely variations...difficult to capture such a smile...great job!
ReplyDeleteThis one too. Very nice. I will be back to look for more. Have a nice day, Helen
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