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Approx.9"x7".
This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Mary was the host and provided a bunch of great photos! Mary issued a challenge to do this week's painting on a surface you have not painted on before..... So this is in answer to the challenge. Though I have painted in this pad a few times, it's still comparatively new to me.
The girl is Felicity.... Felicity's gaze really spoke to me.
C&C welcome. Thanks for looking and commenting!
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Matthew 19:13-15 Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” And he laid his hands on them and went away.
A beautiful graphite portrait, Dean. I love her eyes..!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hilda! Love your recent portraits!
DeleteAnother jaw dropper of a piece, Dean. I think this is beautiful and I love seeing you work in a medium that I've not seen from you before (graphite). Love that you gave her those gorgeous blue eyes too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sherry! Your kind comments are inspiring to me.
DeleteVery different style and technique, Dean. I love this portrait!
ReplyDeleteYes, the WDE challenged us to paint on a different support than usual.
DeleteIt's always fun to stretch out a little.
Good morning Dean!... Your skillful manipulation and use of the empty space and minimal additional supporting information effectively locked one's eyes on what was your intended focus... her truly beautiful and innocent eyes.'
ReplyDeleteYoung children have possess that unusal ability to engage you... bewitch you... and tug lovingly at your heart. Your wonderful painting does that very thing! Another "wee" gem Dean! Bravo!
Good Painting and Happy Fall Dean !
Warmest regards,
Bruce
I love your ability to go right to the heart of a painting....Thanks, Bruce!
Deletewhat a beautiful painting/drawing...! It is very soft and sensitive. :)
ReplyDeleteI had to build toward the detail very slowly so that I wouldn't lose the intended softness that I wanted. Thanks, Celeste!
DeleteYou've done a wonderful job capturing the soulful gaze of this little girl. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lokelani!!Your multi-portrait painting is coming along nicely!!
DeleteDear Dean - I think you captured this child's gaze so well. Great sensitive feeling. Love the mixed media you worked with to paint her. Thanks for sharing - hope you have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteDelicate and a lovely use of mixed media. She's lovely
ReplyDeletethe beauty of her eyes in enhanced by the contemporary simplicity of the surrounding design. Congratulations for venturing into something new, Dean...and doing it so well.
ReplyDeleteOh Dean this is beautiful and touching. Such a great practice to try something new.
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