For those interested in process, above is the finish. Below is the entire composition before I worked to my satisfaction. I enjoy lifting the color to refine the painting. I may refine the finish a little more, but I will wait a day or two to see it with new eyes. The only downside of waiting is the reluctance of the watercolor to lift easily. Thankfully, Photoshop is always there to rely on for touch-ups when reproducing the paintings for prints.
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i adore your water colours x
Thanks so very much.
Your paintings are beautiful
Thank you Guy.
Lovely work!!! 🙂
Thank you!
I really admire your gifted talent. Looking at your artwork is like having a box of chocolate.
How very lovely of you Dina. Thank you:)
Oh my god, you have such a gift.
I’ve always stayed clear of water colors, as the medium to so difficult to manipulate. In other words, I mess up a lot. 😉
You’re truly incredible. Wonderful inspiration.
🙂
Thanks so much. The very reasons you stated keep me away from watercolors, and now are what made me want to tackle them. I’ve been experimenting with them for several months now, and finally found a way to make them mine.
Yes. It would be something to tackle, for sure. You have seemed to found quite a niche. A style all your own!
I really enjoy how you share your painting process. As a fairly new (1 1/2 years) watercolor painter it is so helpful to understand how you make improvements. I am thinking a course in Photoshop might be in my future. Your choice/use of colors is bold & daring, yet your painting is soft and other worldly. Love it! Marian
Such a lovely comment, thank you. I’m simply experimenting to find my own way in watercolor. Happy to post my process. I learn from all of you as well.
Utterly wonderful..just really alive and touchable – almost hard to believe it is flat and not actually full of those curves!
Thanks so very much.
Wow! I love the ephemeral feeling of this piece… <<>>
Thanks Mike!
The perfect trifecta of muliebrity.
I hope so;)
I really like what you did to the painting – it has heightened the emotional content. Beautiful piece.
Thanks very much Richard.
You have such understanding of colours and composition, but then also put it to work so it reaches to our feelings. This watercolour is simply beautiful. I wish you all the best for the new year, Elena.
Thanks very much Otto! A Wonderful 2013 to you as well.
Elena it’s a beautiful painting, very fairy like to me.
Yes:) Been visting the otherworld a lot lately;)
A tangle of lovely ladies. The colors are fabulous.
Thanks Jill.
Wow, very moving, Elena!
Thanks very much Lemony.
Such a moving painting! It’s fantasic, Elena- you’re incredible with watercolor 🙂
You are really kind. Thank you Allyson:)
Hands or whiskers.. I wasn’t sure at first.. 🙂 Could be pain or could be dancing without Joy.. I love this..
Thanks Helen:)
the differences between the 2 paintings are small but so the second is very lively.
Very often too, I wait several days to see if it ‘s necessary to do something. Some colors are easier to lift, I have bought an “incredible nib” (at “cheap Joe”) it works on small surfaces.
Great tip. Thank you!
I really enjoy the posts where you share the process with us. I try to avoid looking at the finished stage first so that I can ‘guess’ the features you will address. Of course, its often easier to identify a problem than to know how to solve it.
True. It’s also sometimes easier for someone else to point to something not working, because the artist is too close to see.
That is an amazing watercolour Elena. Beautiful! 🙂
Thanks very much:)
Very beautiful painting, dear Elena !
Thank you so much for sharing!
Big hugs,
Stefania! 🙂
Thank YOU Stefania.
Perhaps it’s caused by my current point of view, tainted as it is with what we have going on, but your image brings pain and hope to mind. This is beautiful work.
Oh no, you are right on the mark. Thanks so very much. Hope today is an excellent day.
Beautiful! I love the colors and the expression in this art – wonderful!
Thanks Sofia!
A beautiful agony. The way you define and dissolve is masterful. Stunning.
So kind Karen. Thank you.
Wow! So apologies if this is obvious, but nobody has mentioned the tiger! It’s the first thing I saw in the shapes with the two dark ears and even that little bit that could be fuzz/fur on his head. But then, he is made up of women! Powerful and dynamic tiger women, I think. With beautiful hands and feet (of course). Amazing!
Thanks so much Cindy!
wonderful image you created. There is a wind or action in this painting, I loved it. Thank you, love, nia
Thanks Nia!
Interesting image. I like it.
When I assess the image, drawing or photograph, I see it
up-side-down —– if the image still makes a sense it is an
appearing image. —– if you are interested, try 😉
Already have;) Thanks Yoshi!
Wow..that’s amazing!
Thank you Shree!
Wonderful all round–reminds a bit of the Dillons earlier illustrations!
If only! Leo D. was my favorite teacher of all time:) Thanks Amal!
Beautiful composition and gorgeous work with your choice of colors.
Thank you Mary.
This is beautiful, disturbing, reaching, with a touch of despair and a dollop of hope, love it! Even with a headache. Ughhhh….;-)
Me too! Headache I mean;) Thanks Christina!
I joined a wine group and went out for the first time with them last night. 4 courses, 4 glasses, all too much for my delicate and carefully balanced system. Still lots of fun! I hope you feel better soon Elena!
YOu too Christina! At least you had a good time before the ache;) Allergies here. Hope you have recovered enough for a another night out!
the secret seems to be pacing yourself, what a concept. 😉