You’ve captured the “teenage girl” look. Congrats! I see it often, but never captured in a beautiful watercolor painting. You really did wonders with her facial expression.
Many of us remember of have kids, or young family members. Probably a universal:) Or maybe not-there’s and idea for a cross cultural project! Thanks so much Poppy!
Some take days, others maybe four or five hrs. Can’t explain why-some just click automatically and other I really have to work for. Thanks so much Jill.
You’re portraying an interesting age, on the cusp of adulthood, but not quite. I see the downcast eyes portraying some uncertainty, not quite wanting to look at the world full on. There’s vulnerability here.
Elena has done it again! The blonde hair is spectacular. I remember the first day I realized that you needed to add dark colours to fair hair to make it more three-dimensional. A great discovery that you’ve captured here.
Second in the “Young Series” oil 11″x14″
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Beautiful work…Beautiful expression of face.
Much appreciated.
Voila…A fine, rare, subtle moment, moments from my past and times stirred up, looking at her, pondering what was me like…?!!
I feel the same. It brings me back as well even though I feel like it was yesterday:) Thank you Arjun.
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Wow this painting is amazing !
THank you very much!
You’ve captured the “teenage girl” look. Congrats! I see it often, but never captured in a beautiful watercolor painting. You really did wonders with her facial expression.
You give me too much credit-this is oil, a little more forgiving. But the look, one I look back and remember. Thank you Crystal!
Ah, so realistic! Love all the colors❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful as always❤️
Thank you!
Elena I cannot get over the realistic colors in her hair…like in a photo…perfection!
Thanks so much Donna!
I am speechless. Wow, amazing. I had to look at this piece once again, the detail, the color and composition are incredible. Fantastic!
Much appreciated Isabel!
Wow! I love it… Great work, as usual!
Thank you Mus!
truly stunning!
Thanks Melissa!
Magical truculence! ❤
🙂 thank you Jane:)
Nice and original pose! Look very good the colors you used too!
Thank you Palmira!
This is brilliant!! Makes me want to go back to my old artistic ways 🙂
Thanks Zara! Go for it!:)
Oh, just as it is, as it felt..brilliant.
I remember too:) Thank you Cath.
that looks so real 🙂
Thank you Joshi:)
Those soft strands of hair falling over her forehead..and that expression! How do you do it Elena!
I could ask you the same about your gorgeous photos;)
Oh my! Absolutely gorgeous Elena!
Thank you very much Uday!
Ah, she’s figuratively chewing on something. You capture that expression so well.
She is:) Thank you James.
Oh, I think I’ve seen that expression before. : )
This is just wonderful, Elena. Perfection.
Thank you, Karen:)
I’m sure this is such a repeat from other comments…but that expression is so right on! What a gift you have!
Much appreciated, Robin:)
A wonderful and expressive portrait. It’s so rich and detailed.
Thanks much, Otto!
wow! the details are amazing! makes me feel young again 🙂
You know, the series does the same for me too:) Thank you!
I love the expression. Superb as always Elena! Is this your daughter? She’s very pretty.
Not my daughter but a very talented young artist. I will pass the complement along. Thank you Adrian!
So beautiful, she is definitely my favourite in the young series so far!
I’m glad:) More to come. Thank you Jana!
Excellent. 🙂 Reminds me a bit of that expression the young American Olympian had when winning a medal.
Thank you!
Wow, Elena! that expression is everything … beautifully done
Thanks so much Stacy Michelle:)
Oh, how I have missed viewing your gorgeous art. So happy to see this!! So astonishing, really!!
I’m so pleased to have you back in action! Thanks so much Marian:)
A superb expression of being ambivalent!
The quest of the teen:) Thank you!
Very lovely!
Thank you!
This series almost haunt me. 🙂
Is it because you remember? 🙂 Thank you Yoshi!
How beautifully you’ve captured the moment. Impeccable portrait. 🙂
Many thanks Maria:)
I’m really enjoying this series – this is superb! A brilliant stolen moment.
Thanks ever so much Richard!
This is clearly going to be a stunning series. Capturing the inner machinations of the adolescent mind is quite a challenge!
I do hope they all go well. A challenge I accept with glee. I love this age, though I wouldn’t want to repeat it. Thanks so much Louis!
Quelle belle expression!
Thank you!
I understand that tongue and cheek! Gorgeous, as usual.
Ah yes, you have a teen;) Thanks so much Amal.
This expression is so awesome! She is beautiful! You have such a gift for doing portraits, Elena! 🙂
It’s my favorite thing:) Thank you Patsy!
It shows! You’re welcome. 🙂
Nailed.
Many thanks:)
Love this moment . An expression many of us will perhaps be familiar with 🙂
Gorgeous painting Elena .
Many of us remember of have kids, or young family members. Probably a universal:) Or maybe not-there’s and idea for a cross cultural project! Thanks so much Poppy!
Another gorgeous painting, Elena. How long, typically, does a painting like this take you to complete?
Some take days, others maybe four or five hrs. Can’t explain why-some just click automatically and other I really have to work for. Thanks so much Jill.
You’re portraying an interesting age, on the cusp of adulthood, but not quite. I see the downcast eyes portraying some uncertainty, not quite wanting to look at the world full on. There’s vulnerability here.
It’s both a tough and magical time, as I remember it, eons ago:) Thank you.
Elena has done it again! The blonde hair is spectacular. I remember the first day I realized that you needed to add dark colours to fair hair to make it more three-dimensional. A great discovery that you’ve captured here.
Yes! Me too! Shocking, wasn’t it? Thanks so much Millie:)
Gorgeous work Elena. Wonderful skin tones, but what I can’t get over is how perfect you’ve captured her expression.
Expressions, gestures, are my favorite thing. So, I’m in pig heaven. Thanks so much Mary:)
You are a true artist! Each one of your posts are magnificent works 🙂
Oh my. Thanks ever so much for your very very kind words. They are much appreciated:)
Do you work from a photograph, Elena? These oils are so animated and life-like. Remarkable, really.
I do, but I take the photos and know the people. That helps me. Thanks so very much. I’m glad you are enjoying them:)
Wow, these colors are just glowing. Gorgeous eyelashes and stray hairs. Such a quiet painting but full of personality!
Thanks so much Cindy!