Wednesday, October 03, 2012

lost in thought


I'm enjoying painting on this 6"x12" format. I gave this one to the model since, well... she asked nicely!
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40 comments:

  1. Lovely painting, very generous gesture!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  2. It made me laugh.! Maybe it was notvte purpose, but I lie the lively expression.Very nice!

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  3. Bonjour Nora. Magnifique portrait! :)

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  4. I think the format can create some interesting negative spaces and you really kept this simple and with the focus on the model, very nice indeed.

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  5. She looks deep in thought. Really interesting loose background.

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  6. Really in thoughts...great Nora!

    greetings, Alie :-)

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  7. Like the format and the execution.

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  8. That's so nice that you gave it to her! It's just lovely! :0)

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  9. So nice of you, I bet she loves it! Really cool and interesting portrait!

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  10. Dear Nora - love that format. I am sure your model was so pleased. Have a great week end.

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  11. Ciao Nora, mi piace molto l'essenzialità dello sfondo che dà più risalto al viso... e mi piace molto l'espressione del viso che dà spazio a svariate interpretazioni...
    Ciao, abbracci, Floriana

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  12. Very nice painting, Nora! I love the looseness of your paintings and wonderful colors....

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  13. ein sehr interessantes Gemaltes!!!!
    schöne Farben benutzt du...bravo!!!
    lieben gruss

    Christa

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  14. Wonderful portrait and this format gives a contemporary feel!

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  15. You have balanced the space beautifully.
    I enjoyed going back through the posts I missed and as usual I am in awe. You do such amazing work.

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  16. I dont blame her, this is such a lovely painting.

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  17. excellent! Lovely ~ well done and very expressive ~ (A Creative Harbor)

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  18. Great painting! Hope your generosity comes back to you in blessings.

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  19. Beautifully done -wonderful values and colors - I can see why she liked it.

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  20. Love the fact you gave it away to the lady who most wanted it and why wouldn't she, its terrific. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  21. You really use color well. Nice of you to gift your art. Beautifully done. Happy PPF

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  22. Lovely painting Nora, Happy weekend!! :)

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  23. such a beautiful painting and how kind of you to give it to your model-I'm sure she treasures it! Happy PPF!

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  24. i love the unique look to this piece
    i can see why the model wanted it

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  25. Love the format makes the composition stronger, love the looseness of your work

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  26. She is lucky to have one of your originals...wonderful work as always and happy paint party to you:)

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  27. Lovely portrait.
    How nice of you to give it to the model!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  28. Fantastic! Great job! Your work is always so fun to look at! HPPF!

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  29. Great job! You've captured the expression so well in this face.

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  30. Hey Nora:) Except for the red nose this could be me:) Always lost in thougts. Love it!

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  31. She does look quite pensive. Nice to make someone happy with an art gift. Especially a polite somone. So well done.

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  32. Beautiful portrait, so intimate and honest! HPPF!

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  33. i like the dimensions of this one. and the soft, loose strokes. what a lovely gift for the recipient!

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  34. Muy bonito, pensativo.

    Un saludo

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  35. I like the format and the loosely rendered portrait.

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  36. Love your brush strokes and free line work. I like the placement too. I can see why the model wanted it:)

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  37. This is a lovely watercolor painting....I wonder what is in her thoughts!

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  38. So real. . . . I like it. Blessings, Janet PPF

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