Faces and bodies intimidate me, when it comes to art. So I decided to start simply, with this computerized sketch (featured) made from an old photograph of one of my girls.
I have found with my sketching that adhering to the original is not always necessary, as long as I get the general idea. This is art, after all.
I choose the colours that I want to introduce to the image – pink, blue, and burnt sienna. Wetting the paper, I dab in the colour, then decide to add some green.
I take pictures along the way, so that I can objectively consider the painting and what else it needs. At this point, I usually redo some of the sketch lines, but I don’t feel inclined to do that here. Instead, I think about highlighting areas of the piece by intensifying the colour. I paint the trees in the upper right hand corner, and then opt to do her hat.
Still not satisfied, I decide to sleep on it. In the morning, I realize that it is the snowball that is bothering me. I decide to introduce yellow, emphasizing her hair and the ball.
Now the painting has taken on a metaphorical aspect, telling a story.
To me, it is the light the emanates from this special child.
One Woman's Quest II 
Loved seeing your process and the end result is lovely. Sketch with watercolor is striking and you captured a gentle and playful mood.
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Thanks so much.
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Gorgeous! I like the twist you gave her mouth. And the yellow highlights definitely!
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Thanks Jazz.
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Enjoyed reading your thought processes and seeing the different stages of this creation. I think you were right about the ball. It adds some magical light to the image.
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Thank you. It needed something else, for sure.
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What draws me to this piece is her face. I think you captured your thoughts and her beauty.
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Thank you Cecilia! It’s facing I’m trying to get.
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Sometimes we have to stay with a piece–art, or poetry/writing–until it “just feels right”. I think you have a lovely gift š
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Thank you; you are sweet.
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On alternate Thursdays, maybe… š
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Lol
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Glad to make you laugh!! I still haven’t been to bed–so I’m beyond Silly! š
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Get some sleep!
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Hahahahaha–hyena laughter š
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Loving this! Great job!
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Thank you!
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