The Intense Gaze

I have been working on this sketch during past few days. I guess total time involved was around 10-12 hours.

This lady  happens to be a devotee who was busy reading her holy book at the 'Ganga Ghaat'( At the shores of the Ganges) in Rishikesh.She looked up when my husband clicked her picture but didn't mind much! Her gaze was intense and deep, so I was fascinated by her face.
Hope you enjoy this.
Pencil on paper, 16"x12"

Windows to The Words

A quick watercolor portrait I finished just now...I saw this face in my bloglist in the morning and it was on my mind since then! Thus, even though I had little time today, I completed this sweet lady's portrait as quickly as I could ( "Time Attack"!--as described by my son!)
Its a submission to a creative blog, http://windowstothewords.blogspot.com/ which invites not only paintings, but also writings and photos on the same subjects.Quite interesting.Go, Have a look!....
Watercolor on cold pressed paper 9"X 12"

My submission of the old lady's portrait is accepted and posted on the Windows to the Words art blog!