17"x 14"
A portrait after a long time.This is a friend of my husband and the reference picture was taken at a charity event on a gloriously sunny day as she stood texting away! I had tried a new paper- ''Fabriano Artistico'' for this and though I liked the paper in general; it was difficult to control the paint on large areas...or may be its just me-- I am just not patient enough!:)
Anyway, I am thinking of submitting this one to an upcoming exhibition where the theme is 'recreation'.Texting can be counted as 'recreational activity' ..right?
WOW!!! this is outstanding, Arti!!! Very realistic and I love the reflections in her sunglasses!! A fun piece which will be perfect for you upcoming exhibition....LOVE IT!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for having faith in me,Hilda...I am going to submit this one to the exhibition if I don't come up with anything else in a week's time; but really I think I could have done better.I have been painting in watercolors for more than 3 years still I am unsure about them every time I paint!Having a day of 'self doubt' am I?!!!
DeleteOh I do love her funky sunglasses. She reminds me of Katie Holmes for some reason too. Love that deep green and blue background too, Arti. As always, you amaze!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry I am not very happy with the background; I think it is making the painting less realistic.But watercolor being watercolor- what is done is done :)BTW I loved her sunglasses,too!
DeleteWonderful, Arti! I love it! Her sunglasses are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYou are right Kathryn,her sunglasses were the inspiration behind this painting!
Deletewow Arthi very realistic . I loved the way her hair is merging into the background.beautiful painting
ReplyDeleteThanks Nanda!
DeleteTexting has become the order of the day.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully created.
You are right, we seldom see people these days looking around- everybody is focused on their phones!:)
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