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Sunday, June 26, 2016

A portrait in washes

Timing is crucial to create washes. I enjoyed colours and washes in this Helen Chamberlin and show the process below. I saw Helen checking my manuscripts for a children's picture book story with a pen. She looked shy, but very passionate about her job. My image of her background is very bright. Washes are great fun! I put, "Splish, splash, splosh," and got high on watching the paints spreading on a paper. I got thrilled and excited.   
My portrait always has one focal point. In this work, Helen's face expression and a mood is the theme. Without a background, it looked like below. 
It was good that an image of her background came up my mind from the beginning. After making the background, I partially emphasised her red dress to blend in the washes. At the same time, I checked a "depth" of washes in work. I hope I will create good depth in washes in any work. 
Black and white is mainly by a graphite and some, by a pencil. A black and white drawing is the simpler, the better, in my loose style.  
Do you enjoy washes in portraits? I will! I'm busy between projects, research and study. But I always enjoy sketches and watercolour like a daily jogging. 
I hope you, too, have fun in washes. 
Friends, Happy painting! 





  
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Posted by Sadami at 6:59 PM
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22 comments:

  1. Carol BlackburnJune 26, 2016 at 11:03 PM

    Lovely portrait you've created Sadami. And I think your background is perfectly executed with the light. Enjoy your day.

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    1. SadamiJune 26, 2016 at 11:06 PM

      Thank you very much, kind Carol. You, too, enjoy drawing and photography. Best wishes, Sadami

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  2. Olivier ViolinJune 26, 2016 at 11:12 PM

    Magnifique, comme toujours !
    Bises :)

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    1. SadamiJune 26, 2016 at 11:16 PM

      Je vous remercie, Olive. Vous aussi, faites si beau travail. Meilleurs voeux, Sadami
      Thank you, Olivier. You, too, make so beautiful work. Best wishes, Sadami

      >>> Olivier said...
      Beautiful, as always ! Hugs :)

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  3. AKJune 26, 2016 at 11:25 PM

    I do very little portraits but enjoy watching how you achieve the expressions in your loose style. Fabulous.

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    1. SadamiJune 27, 2016 at 12:30 AM

      Oh, thank you, AK! I'm sure you'll enjoy portraits as well as other genres. I look forward to your work. Best wishes, Sadami

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  4. IsabelleJune 26, 2016 at 11:44 PM

    encore merci pour tes conseils judicieux
    bises

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    1. SadamiJune 27, 2016 at 12:28 AM

      Thank you, Isabelle for your cheers! Best wishes, Sadami

      >>> Isabelle said...
      thank you again for your advice bises

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  5. JudyJune 27, 2016 at 1:04 AM

    Your background adds a beautiful depth to your painting, Sadami! I love washes!

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  6. SadamiJune 27, 2016 at 1:10 AM

    Thank you, Judy! That's the point in my attempt. You, too, enjoy washes. Best wishes, Sadami

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  7. Annaquarel.lesJune 27, 2016 at 8:43 PM

    Cheerful atmosphere! Beautifully done!!Hugs

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    1. SadamiJune 27, 2016 at 8:46 PM

      Thank u, Anna! You, too, enjoy it. Best wishes, Sadami

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  8. BlagaJune 27, 2016 at 10:08 PM

    Amazing! This portrait is amazing, conveys so much emotion!

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    1. SadamiJune 27, 2016 at 10:17 PM

      Oh, sweet Blaga, thank you! Best wishes, Sadami

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  9. Meera RaoJune 27, 2016 at 11:15 PM

    It is quite amazing how you have created 'quiet excitement' of your subject! I always get carried away with color and never am sure how far to go with background!!!! I like all three versions of your sketch :)

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    1. SadamiJune 27, 2016 at 11:21 PM

      Oh, sweet Meera, thank you. Very happy to know that you found "Helen's quiet excitement." I'm sure you, too, will enjoy portraits or subjects in washes. I love playing with colours. Best wishes, Sadami

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  10. joshemariJune 28, 2016 at 4:47 AM

    Te felicito Sadami. Tus figuras tienen toda la profundidad del personaje y consigues darle toda su expresión. Eres una gran retratista!!
    Un abrazo.

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    1. SadamiJune 28, 2016 at 10:51 AM

      Gracias, muy amable Joshemari,
      Yo también amo a este retrato. Voy a seguir hasta atraer a la gente. Los mejores deseos, Sadami

      Thank you, so kind Joshemari,
      Me, too, love this portrait. I'll keep up drawing people. Best wishes, Sadami

      >>> Joshemari said...
      I congratulate Sadami. Your figures have all the depth of the character and you get to give full expression. You're a great portraitist !!
      A hug.

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  11. Debbie NolanJune 28, 2016 at 6:30 AM

    Dear Sadami just perfect background for an amazing portrait. You have captured the joy of this lovely lady too. Thanks for sharing. Hope you are having a great start to your week. Hugs!

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    1. SadamiJune 28, 2016 at 11:16 AM

      Thank you, Debbie! Very happy that you enjoyed this Helen. We're in the middle of winter and it's quite cold. Yesterday, it snowed on mountains. You, too, enjoy art. Best wishes, Sadami

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  12. http://carolking.wordpress.comJuly 6, 2016 at 12:38 AM

    Beautiful portrait. I enjoyed seeing your steps to the final one.

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    1. SadamiJuly 6, 2016 at 12:48 AM

      Thank you, Carol, you're always so kind and sweet!! Best wishes, Sadami

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