Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Radiant

A watercolor study of a friend -- beautiful, young, and vivacious.The reference photo was taken recently at Bournemouth beach, UK.
Watercolor on cold pressed paper, 9"x12"
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45 comments:

  1. MaritzaApril 12, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Es MARAVILLOSA!
    El gesto que le das mueve a la pintura misma, parece que se sintiera su risa...
    Te felicito mucho.
    (Visítame si puedes).

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  2. yashaApril 12, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Wow!This is an amazing piece of work.

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  3. MartyApril 12, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I can feel the sun and warmth in this painting ! her smile is wonderful !
    your watercolour really marvelous !
    love it !
    bisous Arti

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  4. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Hi Arti,
    this is very beautiful and expressive.

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  5. Annaquarel.lesApril 12, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    This is gorgeous, Arti. Excellent contrast and lovely expression. Congratulations!

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  6. AKApril 12, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    WOW

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  7. Carol BlackburnApril 12, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Beautifully done, Arti.

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  8. Claire Beadon CarnellApril 12, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    This is so beautiful, Arti. The colors and light are gorgeous.

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  9. LydieApril 12, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Great piece of work, marvelous !

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  10. Meera RaoApril 12, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    You have captured the vivacious beauty ! nice light and shadows!

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  11. ArtiApril 12, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Thank you so much, Maritza, Marty, Yasha,and Mariano.I loved her smile and happy desposition,too!It was a delight to paint her.

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  12. ArtiApril 12, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Anna, coming from you-this appreciation is something I would cherish :) Thank you so much!

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  13. ArtiApril 12, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Thank you so much Asit, Carol, Claire , Lydie and Meera..I am glad you liked my work.

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  14. Juan ValdiviaApril 12, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Precioso retrato,Arti. Y preciosa chica.

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  15. Autumn LeavesApril 12, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Wow, Arti!! Once again, you leave me with my jaw dropping. You amaze me with these portraits. I love your friend's swimsuit too, by the way!

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  16. AnuApril 13, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    very beautiful work arti.. stumbled on your blog recently, your portraits are fabulous!

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  17. Anthony DuceApril 13, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    A wonderful painting. She is beautiful

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  18. PrabalApril 13, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    This is one of the best from you I feel. This is just sooooooooo good.

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  19. ArtiApril 13, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Thanks Sherry!You are so generous...
    Thank you Juan, Prabal, Tony and Anu.

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  20. Carlos León SalazarApril 13, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  21. F.M.MarrouchApril 13, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Muy beuno, cada vez pintas mejor saludos.

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  22. V. DeshmukhApril 13, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Wow! What a painting. The face is so expressive and you have done a fabulous job capturing it on paper.

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  23. Susan RouxApril 13, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Lovely fresh look! Beautiful.

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  24. ArtiApril 14, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Thank you so much, Carlo, Marrouch, Vinayak ans Susan!

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  25. Rachana SaurabhApril 14, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Arti, I've passed on the Versatile blogger award your way.. Hope you'll accept it... and pass it on...

    http://essenceofarts.blogspot.com/2011/04/versatile-blogger-award-my-first-blog.html

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  26. Stan HughesApril 14, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Lovley. How do you like it in the UK?

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  27. ArtiApril 15, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Thank you so much, Rachana; but I am sorry I won't be able to continue the chain...too much on my hands presently!Thanks a lot, anyway.

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  28. ArtiApril 15, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Stan, I am loving it here.Weather has been kind so far and (its spring, so I am looking forward to more 3-4 months of sunshine!)The town is beautiful.Thanks for asking :)

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  29. UnknownApril 16, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    This is a very attractive painting of your friend. Beautiful colors Arti.
    Thanks for following my blog,too.
    Sincerely, Linda

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  30. Gwen BellApril 17, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    How delightful! The joy radiates from her beautiful face. Great job!

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  31. John SalmonApril 17, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Perfect.

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  32. DiptiApril 18, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Beautiful!! This is so radiant as u named it :-)

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  33. Liana YarckinApril 18, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Arti, I saw this on facebook, but, I didn't know it was yours! This is just stunning! I think I was able to comment on it on fb. I can't remember. In any event, this is absolutely amazing!

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  34. ArtiApril 18, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Thank you very much, Linda, Gwen, John, Dipti and Liana..I am glad you liked it :)

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  35. Art with LizApril 19, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    The UK is treating you well if you produce work of this calibre! It is fantastic Arti!

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  36. Roger Brown ArtApril 20, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Beautiful colors and light.I also love your other work especially the pencil sketches and the paintings depicting children.

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  37. Fernando PenaApril 20, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Beautiful watercorlor Arti, and great expresion

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  38. ArtiApril 20, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Thanks liz..the weather has been kind so far!
    Thank you, Roger.I am glad that you liked my art.
    Thanks a lot, Fernando.

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  39. SKIZOApril 20, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Beautiful:)

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  40. ArtiApril 24, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Thanks, Skizo.

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  41. Studio at the FarmMay 5, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    I was "googling" portraits, and saw some of your work. Then I looked for your blog ... some very good portraits. It will be a pleasure to see more of your work.

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  42. sandyMay 29, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    whoa - this is gorgeous..nice job!

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  43. Ansell CuffJune 4, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    avsome work,thanks,you are a candle light to each of us.

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  44. ArtiJune 4, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Thanks for being so kind, friends.

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  45. Annaquarel.lesJune 8, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    This is one of my favourites, Arti. The smile on her face. The subtle work with the light. Excellent, Arti.

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