Thursday, September 6, 2012

Savvy - sold

'Savvy' sold
5" x 5" watercolor on paper

I love painting children's faces. I love the sparkle in their eyes and their perceptive expressions. Something I never tire of. :)

And thank you so much for all the well wishes for my son, he is doing much better now and is back in school. :)

Photo reference by the awesome Steve Evans, thank you!

22 comments:

  1. This little fellow shines the whole adult's world with his eyes! Absolutely gorgeous, Crystal!!
    I'm so glad your little boy is better :)
    Warm regards.

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  2. What a face. So much expression and knowing in those eyes. Nice cropping too. I love all the rich colour, but everything blended so smoothly. Beautiful. Glad your son is better and I love that you bought him owl cookies. Yes, a little extra spoiling is good for the soul : )

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  3. So so so so sooooooooooo gorgeous.

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  4. Awesome face, those eyes! And the shadows of the lashes, incredible! <3

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  5. Oh this is just gorgeous! What a face to paint! I can see why you wanted to. He looks very unimpressed at having his photo taken, lol! It's expressions like this that make your paintings so unique. And his deep, glossy eyes are beautiful. My favorite part is the shadows of his eyelashes across his cheeks - perfect! :0)

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  6. Oh those eyelashes' cast shadow is spectacular Crystal, I'm your fan!

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  7. I honestly think that your use of color is the best I've ever seen... The tones are so rich and the hues are exactly right. You brought out the tenderness and spirit of this little guy so beautifully.

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  8. Savvy yes, also determined. Wonderful!

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  9. I don't think there's anything more beautiful than the innocence of a child's face. You did an INCREDIBLE job, Crystal...I love it!!

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  10. Oh my gosh this is so compelling. Those eyes, the shadowy sweep of the lashes, the look in those eyes, well everything!

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  11. Oh Crystal! This is spectacular. The play between the warm and cool tones, the cast shadows on the cheeks, those reflective eyes and the smooth washes that display your confidence with value -- I admire it all! You're amazing.

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  12. Just beautiful, Crystal! :) I am constantly amazed how you paint so wonderfully in the small format.

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  13. Glad he is better, Crystal - such a worry.

    You are turning out these masterpieces at an incredible rate ...you're really on a roll... long may the paints be with you!

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  14. Wow! This is magnificent. You've captured the child's innocence in your painting. Its incredible. Well done.
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  15. Hey Crystal:) Again a wonderful portrait. I love watching your portraits, they are so real and soft. Beautiful!

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  16. Wow!! is a fantastic portrait, the kid is absolutely lovely! hugs

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  17. Those eyes are brilliant. The shadows of the lashes on his cheeks are awesome (the teens have made that word a crap word to use, but I refuse to give it up); it applies here. At first thought colored pencil, but watercolor! You are a virtuoso.

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  18. Great job, Crystal,,,Those eyes speak volumes!

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  19. A wonderful job! Portraits are hard in watercolor, especially children...kudos!

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  20. the light is beautiful ..his eyes draw you .

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  21. This is beautiful portrait!
    Wonderful eyes :)

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