Recent watercolor

[Linda Nelson]

Hi all,

Here's a recent watercolor commission. It's 24" x 21", painted from a photo I took for the project.

Although I wish I would have clarified the dark background behind the forearm, I have to say I was really happy with the outcome. The subtle color qualities in the faces -- I don't have a digital file good enough to show a close-up, but the face of the boy on the left had a kind of Bouguereau-ish softness to it.

The client was so happy with the result, she "unveiled" it for her husband while having a party of 100 guests at their house, and they display it in the foyer instead of the bedroom where it was originally intended.

Thanks for letting me share the fun, and of course please give me your criticism. There's a lot of great talent here and I'd like to be amongst it one day.

Linda