Friday, April 17, 2015

Portrait of a Lady Study#2


 watercolor
widow of Frazier Baker
mother of six

"Fervently the silent prayer ascended,

 that the night of sorrow might pass, 
and the storm of agony be stilled in her bosom..."
...

J.L. Boswell. 1838, The Star in the East  

from 

Supplement to the Connecticut Courant:

 Containing Tales, Travels, History, Biography, Poetry, and a Great Variety of Miscellaneous Articles, Volume 5

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23 comments:

  1. I am always so glad to see you here - that face is extraordinary. I can see the wear and tear of her life. Just beautiful - I love the emotion you capture

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  2. Love your painting, and thanks for showing hr progress shots, hugs, Valerie

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  3. a lovely portrait; thanks for sharing have a nice PPF

    much love...

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  4. Wow, your work is outstanding! Love her face. So much to tell in her eyes. Wonderful! Thanks for stopping by my PPF post.

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  5. Wow, this is awesome! Thanks for sharing the process in achieving such a beautiful portrait.

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  6. This is superb-the layers of colors and details are simply amazing!

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  7. I love seeing how you do it! Although the progress shots don't show the total magic that goes into the work because that part can't be photo'd only felt. You are magical my Dear. M.x

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  8. This is so well done and has such an intensity to it, great work!

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  9. How fascinating to watch your method of painting, you make it look effortless... You are very talented.

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  10. I never get tired of looking at a WIP. It is amazing to see how a painting is building up slowly, to see how another artist works. Thank you for sharing! :)

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  11. Really wonderful rendering. Love how you have really brought out the character in her face. Very expressive use of paint. Happy PPF

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  12. You make such powerful art and words!! When I see your work, I think of the cliche.... "A picture is worth a thousand words"....Stunning piece!! You just know there is an extensive story here!

    Hugs Giggles

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  13. oh wow, it's fascinating to follow your process. She is a real character and the quote fits the expression on her face so perfectly.

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  14. Love seeing the process. This is quite powerful, this series.

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  15. Really great to see the process ! I think you are very courageous, I would have stopped long before for fear of ruining her, but you were right to continue , awesome job !

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  16. A wonderful post and a brilliant work, minnemie!! Cheers, Sadami

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  17. I love that you have posted a record of the stages... you create such sdepth and maintain structure which is something that I struggle with, so it is fascinating to see how you do it... I have bookmarked it so i can come back time and time again... awesome...xx

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  18. These portraits are exceptional! Such depth and strength. i loved seeing the steps to the final piece. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. xx

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  19. You are a fantastic painter! You impress me so much!
    all the different details and shapes and shadows in the face. And the shadows on both dark light side in the background. So lovely!

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  20. I just started this weekend on learning more about portraits...this row of pictures intrigues me!!! Thank you for showing and inspiring me! - Irma

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  21. Beautiful finished product. Love the images of the process. It's like a mini-art lesson.
    Helen

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