10 strong portraits of old men - in Watercolours

This fantastic portrait was painted in a couple of brush strokes on very rough 'Hollands Torchon' paper, by new Aquarellista Beatrice (I hope I am not mixing up the new names - please correct me asap if I've got it wrong!) I am in awe - and happy she has joined us!

Amazing what happened last time the Aquarellistas got together! Everyone picked an example they felt connected to, and experienced and newcomers alike painted awesome, strong portraits! Most are not finished and because I had to run to catch my flight I did not take the best pics of my career LOL.

But still! Look and admire!

 Christine's portrait, what a strength, both of his character and her style! Looking forward to seeing her next season.

Well done Michele C! Fantastic eyes and eyebrows...

 

This picture doesn't do justice to Carol's wonderful portrait in her typical soft and delicate expressive style. I hope to present the finished version in a better photo next time...

 Isabelle is another new talent, she doesn't have much experience with watercolours but definitely has a feel for it! Very very promising!

And yet another new Aquarellista, Marie-Claire! She wasn't too happy with her very first try, but I am! I hope she can hang on to this bold style because it is definitely interesting...

Sheila started a portrait of an older gentleman-actor, you may recognise him! Lovely and look forward to seeing the finished version...

Very strong, simple portrait. I love the style. Look at that nose, well done, Linda!

Sandra worked on other subjects and just before we finished she started a portrait. I am only posting it so you can later see the development which will no doubt be interesting!

And the last picture is painted by Liz - huge in size, intelligent in approach. And o so strong. Love it!

TWO (2)'s in Aquarelle

Last Tuesday was (lightly) marked by Valentine's Day, with our subject '2' (two)... Have a look, it is  interesting to see how different every single Aquarellista took the subject!!

Two swans, in very atmospheric colours by Anna-Karin. She did a wonderful job on the reflection, and the exciting distance between the beaks! Impressive... 

 Here's a shiny twosome! Very different and still so connected, it looks as if they are dancing! This small watercolour by Linda makes me smile.

The new girl in town, Christine, let herself be inspired by the '2' and created an imaginary air-photo. Very original take and  interesting abstraction!

Another superb duo, by Agnès, there's certainly love in the air - read more about this in the Hobbysketcher blog!

Elia B painted this barefoot couple on the beach, with beautiful reflection. At first sight very romantic, but at second glance: they are clearly in deep discussion, and is it me or is stormy out there?

Lovely couple of penguins by Liz- a simple painting that expresses so much!

Next blog we'll know more about Celina's gorgeous parrots! The eyes will tell it all - are they in love, or just friends!

And of course there were aquarellistas with their own projects:

Jane started with her wild cat - really hers (as far as a cat can be yours! It chose her one day and accepts her food) and really wild. You can already see all that character and history in this unfinished version!

Here's another lovelyl watercolour by Sheila! She is not afraid to try something new - and every time she surprises us with the result. This sweet little lighthouse is telling us a story and what I like best about the painting is the sky! Well done!

 Marijke tries out all Hangar sessions and here's what she achieved in watercolours! I am amazed at the warmth and transparency of this picture... Not that I want to push anything, but there's definitely potential there!!

 Liz finished the hand with brush, it could be on the statue of liberty, but for now it is our new header on the Aquarellista Facebook page!

And another Newspaper Painting by Cathie!! We witnessed the progress, amazingly fast considering this is almost completely painted with a '3-hair brush'. I am in awe. And we can look forward to at least one more to come