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. 

"Surprise!"

11" x 14"  watercolor on 140 lb Arches paper  $225.00

In a park where I was photographing three sisters in the morning sunshine, this delightful young child had climbed up onto a rock wall, and when she turned around, her skin, hair and clothing were glowing.  The shadows on the side of her face were a lovely soft lavender and the breeze made wisps in her hair.