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Reference photo is my friend Lorna.  She is originally from Costa Rica and we met during both of our first years in the U.S., at an ESL class. Unfortunately, the painting doesn’t look like her, even after numerous reworkings (if you look close, you can see areas of diluted gesso here and there). I guess I’ll have to paint another one some time and aim for more resemblance!

Speaking of years in the U.S., yesterday was my 7-year move-i-versary (thanks Genevieve for another made-up word I can add to my vocabulary ) It feels so strange.

Originally posted on November 1, 2010 at: http://watercoloredhands.com/2010/11/01/a-portrait-a-day-26-lorna/

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Watercolor on Arches CP 140lb, 9×12″. Photo reference: Greg Durrett of Julia Kay’s Portrait Party.

Originally published on October 2, 2010 at http://watercoloredhands.wordpress.com/2010/10/02/a-portrait-a-day-22-greg/

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Watercolor with touches of gesso on Arches CP 140lb, 9×12″. Reference photo is Sandra‘s grandson, Oliver. The photo she sent me said “Oliver with rainbow,” hence the background 

Originally posted on September 30, 2010 at http://watercoloredhands.wordpress.com/2010/09/30/a-portrait-a-day-20-oliver-and-rainbow/

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