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| The sandal maker, watercolor on Arches cp paper, 30 x 40 cm |
I like some aspects of the above painting, but I feel that the beard turned a bit flat - another reason to try it again some time.
Below is my original pencil sketch, which I then turned into the watercolor becide it. This one looks more dimensional, maybe thanks to the pencil under the paint, or perhaps because it was a sketch and I felt no pressure.
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this is wonderful Blaga - I find it difficult painting portraits in watercolour unless they're quite loose, I really like this, what colours did you use for the skin tones
ReplyDeletealso how do you get photos to go side by side like that - I've tried but cant figure out how to do it!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon, thank you for your comment!
ReplyDeleteThe colors I used for the skin tones were Indian yellow, quinacridone red and Windsor purple, all transparent colors. I decided to avoid the opaque cadmium colors, as I tend to create mud easier with them.
The two aligned pictures, oh, that's a secret! I'm not sure myself how I did it. I Left aligned the first and right aligned the second. Then somehow I managed to move them so that they stuck beside one another. They should be small enough to fit. And don't get frustrated if it doesn't work. I have tried it before unsuccessfully too:)
La última acuarela es un hermoso retrato de muy delicados colores, pero los trabajos anteriores tambien tienen una espontaneidad muy valiosa
ReplyDeletebeau travail Blaga,ton croquis est particulierement reussi
ReplyDeleteHi, Blaga,
ReplyDeleteVery lovely and beautiful work. Particularly, I like the sketch. Colours are gorgeous. Your work always heartwarming that implies your wonderful personality.
Kind regards, Sadami
I love the sketch and the subsequent watercolor. The colors are more vivid and warm.
ReplyDeleteDear Blaga, your talent for portrait is great! We met at the portrait of your father and that side of your painting is very special! A deep feeling through images, something that comes from your heart and go up to my heart.
ReplyDeleteHigh technical skill combined with great sensibility.Big Hug,Rita.
I agree with Rita, you have a great talent for portraits, Blaga! The colors and depth in the face are amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh Blaga, really well done. I can see why you were struck by this face, it is indeed interesting, love the three versions it with a preference for the one next to the sketch. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Beatriz, I liked the freshness of the colors on the final version, that's why I decided to stop there, at the expense of some depth and texture.
ReplyDeleteMerci, Isabelle! Je suis contente du croquis aussi.
Thank you, Sadami! Well, it was easy to charm people with portraits of a cute little girl. I wondered what an ancient man would do for them ;)
I agree, Asit, I liked that too and thought I can improve it. But I should have been more brave with the values in the large portrait. Well, now I have excuses to try it again :) Thank you!
You are so sweet, Rita! Your words warm my heart in turn :) I know I have much to improve in my portrait painting, but I do enjoy doing them very much, which must be a good starting point.
I remember you saying this before, Judy, and I appreciate it so much. I enjoy painting portraits, maybe because of the challenge, or maybe because of the big effect that each brush-stroke has on the expression of the face. There's a lot to learn and it is fun!
Thank you, Jane! It is certainly an interesting face and a great subject to paint. Or maybe we are simply programmed to like an old man with white beard when Christmas approaches ;)
Magnifics portraits, Blaga- Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWundervolle Arbeit. Kompliment;-)
ReplyDeleteCiao Bloga,
ReplyDeleteit is a very interesting face and you give to the eyes a "forza e vitalità"
I think that a portrait is like a write page of a book and your is a
beatifun page!
Ciao, abbracci, Floriana
Hola Blaga. Tienes una gran facilidad para realizar de esta manera tan bellos retratos, el colorido tenue, la expresión del rostro y el entorno hacen de todos tus trabajos unas obras magnificas. Un gran saludo!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful portraits Blaga! I like also the last one. You have special talent for these subjects! Ciao!
ReplyDeleteQuerida Blaga. Son unos retratos muy bien realizados. ¡Mi enhorabuena!
ReplyDeleteGracias, Laura!
ReplyDeleteDanke, Janina!
I like your metaphor, Floriana. Thank you for the comment!
Muchas gracias, Mercedes!
Thank you, Tito!
Muchas gracias, Sonia!
Hello Blaga:) Your portrait is wonderful. Such a nice expression on the face! The colors are wonderful and the beard is not flat at all. I know people with such beards:) Great job! Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteblaga you can see you enjoy portraits and are learning lots from your work .
ReplyDeleteI like your courage and energy to learn so much. Great work!
ReplyDeleteOlá Blaga!
ReplyDeleteEste é um trabalho difícil, mas que está muito bem bem conseguido. a expressão,as rugas,a barba...enfim, gostei.Um abraço.
Maria Emília