Portrait in Watercolor and Ink
Hello Friends!
Yesterday I completed this week’s lesson in my Let’s Face It 2020 class. The teacher was Deanna Strachan-Wilson.
I really enjoyed this. First, on Tuesday, I drew it lightly on a piece of 300 lb. Fabriano watercolor paper measuring 18″ x 24.” Then I painted it yesterday. I used calligrapy ink and a paintbrush to paint his clothes. Then I used a calligraphy marker, which has a chiseled tip on one end and a fine tip on the other, to do the outlining and some detail in the hair. I also decided to paint his hair a greenish blue color instead of blond.
I hope everyone is staying well! I don’t have much of a problem with being on lockdown because of the Covid-19 virus, but I hope it is over soon, because people need their jobs! It’s hard to know when things will get back to normal. In the meantime, I wish you all well.
I have lots of art projects to do, books to read, and family to visit with. So I am never bored!
Have a wonderful day and give someone you love a big hug! 😀
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Posted on March 19, 2020, in Art Talk, Watercolor Paintings and tagged Let'sFaceIt2020, painting, Portraits, watercolor. Bookmark the permalink. 15 Comments.
Patsy's Creative Corner 
Amazing work!
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Thank you. 😀
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Beautiful! I love this one very much.
Things are getting quite difficult here with Covid-19 and they are saying the worst will be coming during the next three weeks. I don’t mind isolating myself but I have to make sure my mother is okay and has enough supplies. The shops are empty of the basics like flour and other staple foods. I am hoping we all cope with this. Take care, Patsy! xx
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Thank you so much, Clare! This class is helping me stay focused on something positive for sure! I don’t mind isolation either. I hope you and your mom stay well and can stay stocked enough with supplies. I think all we can do is find uplifting things to focus on and keep encouraging others to do the same! You take care, too, Clare! xxx
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Yes! You are right – that is all we can do xxx
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😍xxx
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this is so good!
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Excellent!
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Thank you, Resa!
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nice drawing
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That’s a great way to give a face shape. I really like the colours – so soft yet so effective. Nice work!
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Thank you, Anneli! Yes, ink and watercolor are pretty great together. I used different colors than the instructor. I thought green hair fit his expression, lol! 🙂
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Ink and watercolour have always been one of my favourite art types.
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You really are improving all the time – another eloquent expression.
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Thank you so much, Derrick! I feel like I am finally learning how to use watercolors, lol! 😁
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