I soooo love to get a glimpse of the progression of your work.. this portrait is timeless.. she could be from the 1940’s through to the 2014’s. Excellent work Elena
It’s fascinating to watch the progression. To see your vision materialize right in front of my eyes. Incredible, Elena. Watercolor is the most difficult media imaginable. Such control, thought, ability to project, skill with the brush, the paints, etc. Little room for error. I collected watercolors for many years. Very few oils. Watercolor is magical. Spiritual because I can feel the artist in the painting in ways that are not visible to me in other media. She is beautiful, delicate, strong, assured, with a directness and a soft command that is compelling. I am rather taken with this portrait of the lady, Elena.
Finding the right moment to stop painting is surely one of the most important decisions you have to make. Thanks for sharing this process and your wonderful painting, Elena.
Very nice, dear Elena. I think it’s all about the artist’s choice, when to stop. Depends what message he wants to convey through his work.
I really like your drawings. Have a wonderful day. Big hugs, Stefania! 🙂
Lovely Elena!! Her hypnotic look maintains the weight of the drawing and I specially like the way you define certain points of interest while leaving the rest less developed and turning them into a snack for the imagination. Nice and interesting to see the steps you take to develop your work too!!
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I soooo love to get a glimpse of the progression of your work.. this portrait is timeless.. she could be from the 1940’s through to the 2014’s. Excellent work Elena
It’s fascinating to watch the progression. To see your vision materialize right in front of my eyes. Incredible, Elena. Watercolor is the most difficult media imaginable. Such control, thought, ability to project, skill with the brush, the paints, etc. Little room for error. I collected watercolors for many years. Very few oils. Watercolor is magical. Spiritual because I can feel the artist in the painting in ways that are not visible to me in other media. She is beautiful, delicate, strong, assured, with a directness and a soft command that is compelling. I am rather taken with this portrait of the lady, Elena.
Every progression is superb. It’s like watching magic happen, Elena!
So much interest in the fine details, in both what is and isn’t there. A stunner.
This is beautiful 🙂
Wow, really interesting to see these stages. Just about one of the few things now that don’t have a “back” button!
How great to see the development of painting!
This is fantastic! Love it❤️
Very cool to see her come to life; I can only imagine that trying to figure out when to stop painting is similar to when to stop writing.
I imagine that it is:) Thanks James.
Fantastic! I love it.
Thank you Resa:)
Finding the right moment to stop painting is surely one of the most important decisions you have to make. Thanks for sharing this process and your wonderful painting, Elena.
Thank YOU Anette.
So interesting to see the development – and the hands in the final one are beautifully done.
Thank you! As you know, hands are always a challenge, these were no exception:)
Love seeing the progression of your painting. Like a tiny lesson. Thank you, Elena!
Kind of you to say. Thank you:)
You ALWAYS amaze me!
You too! Thanks Robin!
I love the color and the softness.
Thank you Micah.
Would it not be marvellous if we could do the same with our acts?
I hope everything is going well with you.
Oh yes! 🙂 Thanks Marcelo, a few bumps here and there on the health track. Hope you are doing well.
Beautiful work ! Not easy to find when to stop….you’re right
The artist’s conundrum:) Thank you!
Truly amazing!
Thanks so much!
Looks like ya stopped just in the nick of time.
Nice work…as usual 🙂
🙂 Thanks Hansi.
Wow! The face and pose, so gorgeous! I love to see the progression photos. Stunning!
Thanks Cindy!
Very nice, dear Elena. I think it’s all about the artist’s choice, when to stop. Depends what message he wants to convey through his work.
I really like your drawings. Have a wonderful day. Big hugs, Stefania! 🙂
So true. Thank you Stefania!
Another beautiful, natural pose. What colors do you typically use in your palette?
I suppose I depend upon orange, brilliant red, rose madder, violet and phthalo blue -cheap watercolors, Reeves
Beautiful work… 🙂
Thank you Drake:)
Cute&moody~love it^^
Thank you!
lovely 🙂
Thank you:)
Love this, Elena. She’s so so expressive!
Thanks Rachel!
Love end to Beginnings Elena ! Beautiful graduated tones .
Thank you Poppy:)
Beautiful Elena 🙂
Thanks!:)
How wonderful peaceful mood here..very poetic masterful work ! 🙂
Much appreciated. Thank you:)
dackwarb progression…I’ll keep that in mind–lovely and telling portrait!
Thanks Amal!
very impressive to see how you work! very well done! good choice!
THank you!
It’s interesting to compare this study with the exhibition pieces. You do work in several different worlds!!
Indeed, too many:) Thank you Louis!
Really interesting to see the workings of your work – I prefer the finished piece.
Thanks Richard.
Lovely Elena!! Her hypnotic look maintains the weight of the drawing and I specially like the way you define certain points of interest while leaving the rest less developed and turning them into a snack for the imagination. Nice and interesting to see the steps you take to develop your work too!!
Thanks so much Palmira!
Yes they are fantastic, all of them!
Thank you:)
The color choices are perfect. Was this from a modeling session or imagination?
I wish it was from a session, nope just loosely based on a photo.
Beautiful Elena, it’s all the more special in being able to see how you developed the girl. Fantastic natural pose and I love the soft-muted colors.
Thanks Mary.
Beautiful, as ever.
How wonderful to see your work at different stages. Thank you.
Thank you Sarah!
You should NEVER stop……such a gift you have!
Thank you:)