Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Self Portrait

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This is a second time that I have done a self portrait; first one was about three years ago!
The reference photo was taken by my husband in summers.I always thought it was too strong,too close- as I tried to stare into the setting sun....But today as I thumbed for subjects, I came across this one and thought- "why not!"
Today being cloudy and dull, the photo didn't come out great; sorry about that.
Watercolor on A4 sized cold pressed paper
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25 comments:

  1. JBFebruary 8, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    I know that I keep saying this, but your work is stunning. You have an amazing sense of light. A career in art is difficult, but if anyone deserves it, you do.

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  2. Studio at the FarmFebruary 8, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Arti, this is brilliant! I completely agree with JB's comment.

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  3. suzanneberryFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    arti, this is spectacular for so many reasons! it's beautifully painted, your expression, your eyes, i feel as if i know you better from this painting than from your profile photo! and after i tore myself away from the face, eyes, hair and background, i got happily lost in the stripes of your blouse!! BRAVO! ONE OF YOUR VERY BEST EVER!

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  4. VedaFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    fabulous work arti! love that expression in ur eyes....u have painted that beautifully!

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  5. hmuxoFebruary 9, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    What a beautiful self-portrait Arti!! Wonderful shadowing in the face...love the purple reflections!! And the blouse!!! Bravo! I love it!!!

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  6. AparnaFebruary 9, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    awesome :)...u have captured expressions perfectly..:)

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  7. ArtiFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Thank you, JB and Kathryn..

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  8. ArtiFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Suzanne ,this must be the best compliment that I ever received..thank you so much!

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  9. ArtiFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Thank you Veda, Hilda and aparna

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  10. Autumn LeavesFebruary 9, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Beautiful, Arti! And I am dying to know what you were thinking about when the original photo was taken. You look like you know something the rest of us do not!

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  11. Anthony DuceFebruary 9, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    The portrait is great.. A good composition too. Some credit for the photographer...

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  12. TitoFebruary 9, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Beautiful self portrait Arti! I really like your expression. Congratulations to you and to your husband for the nice photo. Ciao!

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  13. Art with LizFebruary 9, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    You are a superb portrait artist, but I also loved your boat!

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  14. ArtiFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    :) Sherry all I remember now is that it was a beautiful afternoon and I was happy when this picture was taken!

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  15. ArtiFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Tony you are so right, its the masterful photo that has provided me with the opportunity.

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  16. ArtiFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Thanks and great to see you here, Liz.

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  17. ArtiFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Thank you Tito... my husband is good at taking photos!

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  18. LydieFebruary 10, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Excellent portrait Arti ! this close-up is fantastic.

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  19. UnknownFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    Hi Arti,
    Very nicely done, and the expression is a killer.

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  20. Annaquarel.lesFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    I don't know what happened but I cannot see the comment I wrote to you. Anyway, I just wanted to congratulate on the excellent close-up. I like the colour of the stripes reciprocated in the shadow. Congratulation to the photographer. Great shot! ;-)

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  21. ArtiFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Thank you Lydie, Mariano..I am thrilled!

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  22. ArtiFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Thank Anna, your comment means a lot :)

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  24. LE CHEMIN DES GRANDS JARDINSFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Je connais la difficulté de l'autoportrait pour un peintre. C'est l'un des exercices les plus difficiles à réussir.
    Celui-ci est superbement réussi.
    Bravo,

    Roger

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  25. ArtiFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Thanks Axis and Roger.

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