How wonderful these would be collected in a book, through the times – I’d so love to have something like that of my family history! Be lovely to see them in a group..I’m still amazed at how you make a splash of colour into a whole person, brimming with personality!
I was thinking, that was a lucky drip and wonder if it was! This is perfect. You do with watercolor such amazingly moving paintings! I wish I could watch you paint! x
Wonderful! Did you only use red? How long did it take you? Is that one drop down from his neck an accident. If it is, it’s perfect… This is so professional.
Not sure if I’ve mentioned it before, but your style has an element of nostalgia to it, at least to me. These remind me of paintings I might find in my grandparents’ home. (That’s intended to be flattering!)
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So delicate! Beautiful!
Thank you Laura!
How wonderful these would be collected in a book, through the times – I’d so love to have something like that of my family history! Be lovely to see them in a group..I’m still amazed at how you make a splash of colour into a whole person, brimming with personality!
A collection is a good idea Cath. Thanks so very much for kind and thoughtful comments.:)
that’s what I call effortlessly cool 🙂
🙂 Thank you.
Some things are out of our control … 😉 So lovely Elena.
He looks every bit the Grandfather we would all have loved to have loved in that era .
Thank you Poppy:)
I am so loving that fabulous drip on Mustached!
My favorite part as well:)
You do it with such ease Elena! Amazing!
I can easily say the same for your images, Uday. Thank you:)
Beautiful capturing of a bygone era. Looking forward to seeing what else this series brings 🙂
Very glad to know! And, I’m glad, because there are many more to come:) Thank you!
Few strokes, little paint — and creates such mass and the presence of the man,
is nothing but your art.
So lovely. Thank you Yoshi:)
Absolutely distinguished. What a rich visual history you are creating!
Thanks so much Karen!
I love the pose and expression.. brilliant!
Thank you Adrian!
He’s wonderful Elena. So much said with such economy.
Many thanks Anna:)
Outstanding watercolor, Elena: love the color, the stroke, his stance and facial expression. Awesome work!
Much appreciated Stefano. Thank you!
Elena… amazing!
Thanks so much Tom!
Masterly! Only a few strokes and all is said!
Many thanks Daisy!
I was thinking, that was a lucky drip and wonder if it was! This is perfect. You do with watercolor such amazingly moving paintings! I wish I could watch you paint! x
Yes indeed Linda, a lucky drip:) One day I’ll do a video. Thanks for the idea and support Linda!
Simple elegant strokes – any more would be an excess! 🙂
True. The ones that work show the least:) Thanks much Marina!
Very realistic character,graceful,wonderful painting!
Thanks so much!
Dear Elena, amazing expression you created/did again… So beautiful. Thank you, love, nia
Very much appreciated Nia:)
Wonderful! Did you only use red? How long did it take you? Is that one drop down from his neck an accident. If it is, it’s perfect… This is so professional.
Some very diluted orange and then magenta. It took about ten to fifteen minutes. And yes, the drip is a happy accident. Thanks so much!
Your work always looks so ethereal and sort of vintage. Love!
Vintage because it’s based on old family photos. Thank you!
Wonderful!
Thank you Anette!
So few brushstrokes, so much character.
Thank you Patty:)
Not sure if I’ve mentioned it before, but your style has an element of nostalgia to it, at least to me. These remind me of paintings I might find in my grandparents’ home. (That’s intended to be flattering!)
Oh yes, Jeff. This series is based on old family photos-not portraits, just an essence of the individuals. Thanks so much!
That is one dandy mustache! Great! 🙂
🙂 Thanks Jess!
Perfect – fantastic expression and stance. Is this a grandfather perhaps?
A great great grandfather. Thanks Mary:)