Watercolor Portrait of a Young Man
More in my “young man watercolor portrait” series – I have to enjoy my sons while they are home! One son is “visiting” from college, and he is applying for internships, so who knows when he will get a yes and off he will go again. My other son is applying to college and programs in Israel, so he, too, won’t be living at home forever. When they sit at the dining room table looking at a laptop or a tablet, at least they don’t mind too much if I paint them.
Hope to post some bird pics next week. Coming up soon is Shabbat Shira. Maybe I will even write a new post on Why does one feed the birds for that parsha? (and of course, if one starts feeding them, one should continue, right?). I noted on that old post from 2010 how to attach the suction cups to the window; one came down yesterday, and I had no luck. Maybe I’ll bring it inside and follow the instructions (soak in hot water, dry, rub with them, then attach).
Meanwhile, would love to hear any reaction to my watercolor.
Lorri M. says
What another beautiful portrait. The tones are lovely, contrasting wonderfully, and adding emotion and depth to the portrait! Such talent!
leoraw says
Thank you, Lorri. This one is my favorite of this series so far. Maybe on Sunday I will do another? I purposely used purplish tones instead of or with the gray.
Susan Cooper says
It such a nice piece. It's feels alive and really conveys a message to me of thoughtful contemplation. :-)
leoraw says
Thank you, Susan. This may have been while he was studying for an important test - and we are pretty sure that he did well on it (it was a professional exam). I can't say more than that.
Mrs. S. says
Beautiful paintings of your sons! May you continue to have only nachat from them!
leoraw says
Thank you! I do enjoy them (as I do my daughter - but with her I'm more involved right now). With my young men I paint them from across the table ...
Hannah says
I like this painting a lot - my new favorite of yours. I think the purple hues was a beautiful choice. I realize I never asked you what watercolor you use. :-)
leoraw says
Thank you so much! Do you mean brand of watercolor? Some of my better tubes are Winsor & Newton, but I probably have others.
I do love purple for shadows.
Hannah says
I meant the brand. Thank you.
Eileen says
Leora, you are talented, what a lovely watercolor. You must be very proud of your sons.. Have a happy week!
leoraw says
Oh, I love all three of my kids to bits. Each of them is unique. Thank you for visiting, Eileen.
Leah says
Love it!
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