Sunday, December 2, 2012

Christmas Portraits

WIP 11 by 14 watercolor on paper
A portrait I am working on.  Horse and owner, a bit challenged with the owner part. I wont be able to share the whole painting till after Christmas.  So challenging to get that likeness of painting to person.   I think it must take lots and lots of practice sketches and paintings.  But I am determined to figure it out.  Asked hubby for some watercolor portrait books for Christmas.  Does anyone have a favorite book ?!
Love this story of the off track thoroughbred showing in his first Grand Prix

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  1. Studio at the FarmDecember 2, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Hi Maria.
    The horse is great! And as for portrait reference books, I recommend one by Mary Whyte, and another by Peggi Habets.

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    1. Maria's WatercolorDecember 4, 2012 at 7:56 AM

      OK, thanks those are now on the top of the list Kathryn!

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  2. Sharon WhitleyDecember 2, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I know what you mean about not being able to post until after christmas - I've got 3 paintings I can't post until after Christmas now - thanks for giving us this sneaky peak though! I was asked to do a pet portrait with the owner but I admitted to them that I wasn't as confident with human portraits so he let me off with just the pet thank goodness!

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    1. Maria's WatercolorDecember 4, 2012 at 7:58 AM

      Sharon, good luck with your Christmas portraits, I do love your animal portraits, you do amazing work. I will be watching to see how they turn out after Christmas. I AM determined to figure out this human species....one day..... ?!!

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  3. PatDecember 2, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    The horse is looking good and I'm pretty sure you'll fathom the person out too :)
    xx

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    1. Maria's WatercolorDecember 4, 2012 at 8:00 AM

      Thank you Pat! I am nearly done with this, I think,And I have an update to post, then on to the canines :)

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  4. renateDecember 3, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Hello Maria:) I'm sure you will figure it out! Even without lots of practice:) I hope to see the finished painting after christmas!
    Have a nice week!

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    1. Maria's WatercolorDecember 4, 2012 at 8:02 AM

      Oh, those humans are tricky......but I keep trying! Hope your week is wonderful as well.

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