Baba 2, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

I started a new group of paintings about Baba's. My Baba was a strong woman who I have great respect for. I did some paintings of her a few years ago and started some other Baba pictues this past week.

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Thank You Portrait, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

This 11x14 inch quick pastel portrait was done as a thank you.
You can check out my blog to get the whole story.

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Summer Paddle II, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

This is the companion piece to Summer Paddle. It is 5x7 inches done in watercolor with some pastel highlights.

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Winter Coat, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

This pastel on paper was done from a photo I took one crisp morning in Adams Twp, PA.

The sun was bright and the air was clean.

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Silent Bridge, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

I painted this 11x14 inch watercolor of a one lane bridge on Sheldon Road in Adams Twp. PA., but it could be from around anywhere rural USA.
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Volant Mill, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

I painted the Volant Mill for a show at the Blue Heron Gallery in Volant, PA. for the month of February. I will have three paintings in the show. It is a great little town with shops and a fly fishing "creek" for the guys. Nice place to spend the day. I had a show there this past summer and was invited to be part of this reunion show. 7x10 inches done in watercolor.

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Another Dog Portrait, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

Another dog portrait done in watercolor. This little guy looks like a handfull... so fun!

7x10 inches

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Face Card #6, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

For this 2.5 x 3.5 inch watercolor card, I used an image from the 1940's or 1950's I am guessing. I didn't document the date from the reference when I drew it in my sketchbook... I just liked the image.

Face Card #5 Maria Kovalenko Leysens

Yet another 2.5 x 3.5 inch watercolor face card. This is of a woman from a photo from the 1930's. I enjoy using vintage photographs as inspiration.

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Face Card #4, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

Russian great grandfather... lived in a house built in the late 1700's. His father lived to be 108 years old. Hard work and no tv... or was it simple foods... hmmmm.

2.5 x 3.5 inches, watercolor

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Face Card #3, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

Another one of my face cards. I think I will continue to make them. They are fun and nice studies for larger images someday. They will also look great matted horizontally as suggested by a fellow artist.

2.5 x 3.5 inches, watecolor

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Face Card #2, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

This is the second of my face cards. I got the inspiration for this one and #1 from a 1942 photo that I found in an antique store in Zainsville, Ohio this summer. More to come...

2.5x3.5 inches, watercolor on 140 lb paper
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Face Card #1, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

I started doing these small 2.5 x 3.5 inch "face cards" and will be posting for a few days. They are small, fun and I can't wait to do more. Stay tuned....
Watercolor, 140 lb watercolor paper
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Peace on Earth, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

I did this 10 x11 inch painting in pastel and it has always been a favorite of mine.

Merry Christmas to all and best wishes for a Peaceful New Year.

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Backyard Pond, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

My last commission for the season. This painting (8x26inches) was done in watercolor with soft pastel over the top. I pushed the colors and shadows for more interest. A different project for me and it ended up to be a fun one.

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12 years old, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

This is a pastel portrait that I just finished. I kept it loose and soft. It will be delivered after I fix the one detail that I just noticed. I often photograph my work to use for "proofreading."

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A friend- Maria Kovalenko Leysens

This is a dog portrait I just finished for a commission. The story behind this dog is wonderful and the true meaning of a friend. Patient, loyal and always ready with a smile. I think we may know many dogs like this. I know my "Buddy" is. 8x10 inch watercolor.

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Howdy from Maria Kovalenko Leysens

I am Maria Kovalenko Leysens, a new member of the Daily Painters of Pennsylvania and I teach and paint at my studio, Room 101, in Mars, PA. I just wanted to start by saying hello and post a recent painting I did for a couple in Arizona. It is a small dog with a huge personality. The name of the painting? Mr. Personality of course!

8x10 inches, watercolor

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