Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Red, Maria Kovalenko Leysens

Quick demonstration for my adult class. We started out doing Santa portraits using this bearded man as inspiration. But I just had to paint him with the red beard and will do the Santa later. So now I have to rethink the hat and story. Maybe a lumberjack.... Any ideas?
watercolor on a quarter sheet

5 comments:

Dianne Lorden said...

Yes, he does feel sort of Paul Bunyan! Wonderful study! Just makes you happy.

Maria Kovalenko Leysens said...

The photo inspiration was provided by my friend who took it at a renascence festival. And yes, his expression does make you happy!

Maria Kovalenko Leysens said...

Where is spell check for comments?.... I meant renaissance festival

Bertie Brown said...

Love that beard!

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Maria - I love this as it is because it really focuses in on that great face. I love the way you handled the beard too - just a fantastic piece altogether!