A pause within a move…spontaneous figure sketches:
Watercolor Wednesday
June 26, 2013
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Comments on: "Watercolor Wednesday" (81)
Marvellous !! I’ve only just caught up with these and very glad I did.. Striking poses that capture movement perfectly..
Thanks Helen!
What more is there to say? It’s neat to see the solidity in these figures, as compared to some of your more ethereal themes.
Thanks Gabriel
A very appropriate title – I can sense the continuity of the movement.
I’m pleased. Thanks Louis.
These are all pure and lovely!
Thank you!
Brilliant work Elena!
Thanks very much Uday.
Really love these watercolor ones!
Thank you!
Wow, it’s a long way down here to the comments field today Elena. Love the first blue figure … superb capture!
Thanks Geoff!
I marvel at your flowing talent. x
Aw, thanks Jane:)
Reblogged this on Global Citizens Art and commented:
This work is very sensual and well executed quickly.
Thanks very much Jo!
Hello I am writing a whole post about gesture drawing and the value of teaching this to students. Is your name Elena Caravela? (I like to get credits right) Jo I notice you have a new book out I will look this over too!
Yes, that’s my name:) Thank you for your interest, and thanks for the reblog. I think we are both passionate about creativity and all of its properties and great value.
I know I’ve said this before but you are a very talented artist. I love the fluidity and the movement.
Many thanks Cheryl.
Brilliant! I really love your watercolour style, Elena.
Thanks much Richard!
So creative! I really enjoyed this series of body forms and ease of movement they are spot-on. What you achieve through your use color and values – astounds me.
Ah Mary, ditto:)
Possibly the finest compositions you’ve captured in their move.
Thanks Arjun!
Elena you amaze me, so talented….
You are just so sweet. Thank you.
Wonderful!
Thank you Audrina!
*Pffffting Wonderful* Elena .
Thanks Poppy!
It took me a little while…and then I could ‘see” the pause in the movement! 🙂
🙂
Very nice! Definitely an exercise I should practice by–I always hesitate to draw a body in motion & I’m sick of it…lol Take care.
You’ve got the skills-but I know what you mean-I avoid perspective;)
these are lovely – full of movement and colour – wow
Much appreciated Veronica. Thank you.
I see the obvious ~the dance, but I feel an umbilical cord in each one, spiritual connection. You’re amazing !
Thanks so very much!
Very nice, Elena! You’ve not only painted there – you’ve danced! 😀
That’s so nice Tom. Thank you!
motionless but ready to jump, very dynamic indeed 🙂
Thanks very much:)
Beautiful!!! 🙂
Thank you:)
The poise and subtlety are so quietly invigorating!
I’m glad you think so. Thanks Patti!
I always look forward to Watercolor Wednesdays! The last one is my favorite!
Thanks very much Robin!
Although static, they all keep the dynamism. Fantastic!
Thanks very much!
Elena, These are beautiful. I love their looseness and color!
Thank you so very much:)
Beautiful paintings again, dear Elena! Dynamic! I would love to see more!
I hope you have a wonderful day! Big hugs, much love, Stefania! 🙂
Thanks so much Stefania! A wonderful day to you as well:)
This flow, this freedom — is who you are.
(very few can ever get this freedom)
A humble thank you Yoshi:)
“A pause within a move” is exactly what you’ve achieved and it’s not an easy thing to do, too!
As if they are aware that they are frozen! Excellent, Elena!
🙂
Thanks so much Marina!
fantastic – in every way – so pleasing and intriguing to the eye
Thank you much Katrien.
amazing, fascinated me. Thank you dear Elena, love, nia
Thanks Nia.
Great. I like the ones in blue.
Thank you Jess.
Not an easy thing to do, and you’ve done it very well.
Thank you very much:)
Wow! Fantastic figure studies. They are so powerful and graceful! Just the right amount of defnition. Amazing!
Thanks much Cindy!
Wow! Elena, a Gorgeous series. Movement and expression, and that blue is sublime.
I love that color too. Thanks Karen!
They look great!
Thanks Erica!
You’re welcome, Elena! 😉
I am amazed. How do you do this???
Just an idea, a little water and paint. Thanks Carol!
Great movement and flow!
Thanks Scilla!