Irish Wispy

8" x 10"  watercolor  $120.00  unframed

This small but exquisite painting was begun as a demo in one of my Wednesday morning classes and finished later.
When painting from a photo, you have to imagine the roundness of that head.  This little one has wispy hair that attracted me to paint her, using some masking and some negative space to achieve this look.  The best thing about working from a photo is that it doesn't move, and you can still be as creative with it as you wish. 

Girl Picking Grapes Day 18 of the 30 day challenge

6" x 6"  watercolor    $60.00

Selecting succulent grapes from the vine for her family, in Tuscany, Italy, on the Pevina farm, she not only looks for that particular color and size, she checks the fragrance and taste.  How amazing that so much  ado has been made about grapes and healthy vines.  We all know that apart from the vine, our branches will not bear good fruit.  I am now finished with day 18.    I am happy.

The Assessment...lavender and flax

9.5" x 7"    watercolor      $45.00  
The image in the mirror reflects her silken skin and somber eyes.  She wonders if she has added too many silk flowers  and if this look is appropriate for schoolteacher, Ann, of Avonlea.  Adjusting the neckline and fretting with her magical image, she assesses that it is "just right" and the school play will go on.