Annabelle's Head began as a study fr the full length portrait I did of her but it has now been exhibited on it's own several times and even went abroad to be in the Brewhouse Exhibit in the UK. so she has been seen by Prince Edward.
Beautiful study! I LOVE being able to see the 'working through' process. Isn't it funny how sometimes the 'studies' can stand on their own? I'm glad you posted this---many times the 'work overs' are just simply buried since they're not the 'real' piece---and they do tend to show so much about the artist's thought process. :) -Kerra
Your art is beyond beautiful, it is breathtaking!! Marty, this watercolor is exquisite!! The skill it took to create such a piece is very high!! Wonderful work and excellent presentation!!! ~S
Beautifully done. I'm so sorry you are having a bad year. I hope that this little angel continues to brighten your days. The detail you put into this 'study' is fantastic. I just love the skin tones. That little nose, the hair, and those eyes. Remarkable.
Great portrait in watercolor.blending is fantastic
Artist Reply: Thanks Billy the bodycolor I used as touchups in the hair and in the eyes to pop the white areas also did double duty as a very thin tinted wash on the facial areas to smooth the surface of the under washes.
28 Comments
Thomas Zolotor 16 Aug 2011
That nice that Prince Edward saw this. This is such a nice artwork.Dixie Fowler 06 Jan 2008
Great work, beautiful tones, just a lovely piece!annette steens 21 Aug 2007
so sweet and nice! wonderful tones!Sherri Carchia-Dailey 11 Mar 2007
This is wonderful. Nice skin tones. You seem to be capturing her feelings very well.Kerra Lindsey 22 Feb 2007
Beautiful study! I LOVE being able to see the 'working through' process. Isn't it funny how sometimes the 'studies' can stand on their own? I'm glad you posted this---many times the 'work overs' are just simply buried since they're not the 'real' piece---and they do tend to show so much about the artist's thought process. :) -KerraPete Miller 17 Jan 2007
Wow marty I caught this on random Images! beautiful!Tom and Susan Repasky 05 Jan 2007
Your art is beyond beautiful, it is breathtaking!! Marty, this watercolor is exquisite!! The skill it took to create such a piece is very high!! Wonderful work and excellent presentation!!! ~SArmando Salas 28 Aug 2006
Another beauty. Wise strokes.P. Merewether 28 Jul 2006
This is so very lovely! And it's just a study? I'd love to hang it as is in my home!Steen Djervad 12 Apr 2006
AnnaBelle is so nice and belleTerry Harris 03 Feb 2006
Very nice work! Lovely colors and details. She's beautifu!Jerry 30 Jan 2006
Sweet, soft, colorful and lovely.Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 20 Jan 2006
really very impressed by this delicate and beautiful work!!!!tim linville 17 Jan 2006
Very nice water color style,Martha!I hope your year is going much better this time around,and that you keep making these great paintings!Well done!francis kwok peng kin 08 Jan 2006
beautiful watercolour work, full control of this delicate and soft medium!Peter Kripgans 09 Nov 2005
wunderful work, Martha!! I really believe that you'd do excellent in CP also! Go ahead and show your great talent in that field too!Diana Hume 07 Nov 2005
She's gorgeous! Can't wait to see the full length portrait! This looks pretty complete!Sarina Renee 09 Oct 2005
Beautifully done. I'm so sorry you are having a bad year. I hope that this little angel continues to brighten your days. The detail you put into this 'study' is fantastic. I just love the skin tones. That little nose, the hair, and those eyes. Remarkable.Emily Reed 08 Oct 2005
Delightful and charmingChristine brand 08 Oct 2005
She is a charm and the flaming hair and blue eyes are a wonder. Lovely work!!!Analua 08 Oct 2005
Marvelous hair action and beautiful expression Martha!!!monique cooper 07 Oct 2005
Sorry it has been a bad year.. But this is a beautiful peice!!!.. such a sweet face!!!Reba McDonald 07 Oct 2005
A beautiful portrait.Casey Catton 07 Oct 2005
Soft and delicate watercolor, perfectly suited for this subject...lovely owrk!Nancy Woolweber 07 Oct 2005
Wonderful portrait!Patty Day 07 Oct 2005
Your watercolor painting is very good! Great job!! I'm very impressed...Martha Miller 07 Oct 2005
very lovely portrait Martha........Billy Lewis 07 Oct 2005
Great portrait in watercolor.blending is fantastic