I stumbled on some striking photos of southeast asians on the net and decided to watercolor one of them. This is only half way completed . . . way more to go. I'll post the finish soon. As my friend Nicholas Simmons (internationally renowned watercolorist) says, and I paraphrase him, "watercolor should be allowed to do what it wants". Permit me to also quote David Lobenberg (that's me), "watercolor can be described as controlling the flood". Watercolor just loves to flow and move about. Don't fight it . . . go with the flow (bad pun, but oh so appropriate!)
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Una acuarela muy trabajada y colorista... un saludo
Hi David,
Where is she from? The pattern looks Vietnamese, but I'm not sure. I love that white line, and wondered if you used masking tape to get it. I do love that lush movement of water look in your work. Plus you are the master of the portrait. Greatly admired on this side of the border.
Ciao,
Barbara
Thank you, Sarabel.
Barbara, She is Hmong from Vietnam. I use masking tape, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and a flat brush to pull of paint. Where do I go next on this only time will tell. Your friend south of the border.
Adios.
Beautiful portrait ,David.I am still trying to understand the eccentricities of watercolor, your work is always a delight.
Arti
Many thanks, my fellow artist in India.
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