Forget me not

[larubia]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-May-2012/75590-25.jpg Been a while since I've been here...Portrait Thread has gone again!
This is part of a larger painting..still working on the hands and dress.

[carolkay]

LArubia, Your work is illustrative and I love it. Youve got your process down. really great.

[Lada]

Oh, how beautiful!

[saintlukesguild]

Your paint brush "drawing" skill of anatomy and things has reached a level that puts you far apart from the rest of us. But that is greatly dependent on your ever reaching for, and gaining more and more, the illusive, mysterious, defining properties of LIGHT. This is a striking example of how every new painting you have posted here for two or three years - whatever - brings you ever closer to essential defining light.

Very curious to see the full composition shown, and what part the bird plays in theme, story, pictorial concept etc. For the moment, the girl seems to have no awareness the bird is perched on her shoulder.

Your devoted fan, Luke

[Susan G.]

Beautifully painted. I can see this illustrating a book of fairy tales.

[bethanyt]

A really great start, Annemarie. Can't wait to see the next stages.

[Jayde]

That's really sweet. I love your colours, especially that green background.

[michelle021]

I really love your painting. Is it oil or water? The colors are so alive.

[Lulu]

Oh wow......

[larubia]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/21-May-2012/75590-30.jpg had to work some more on it..the eyes were not quite aligned..chin too short..mouth corners not right and collarbones going a bit too high...portraiture is so exacting which is why i love it so...she doesn't look quite so pathetic!
Thankyou for the kind comments...Michelle it is in oil. StLukesGUild...aww..you are really too too kind:heart:

[AndyfromVienna]

this is fabulous!!!!!! I love it, can't wait to see the rest of it!!!

:)

Andy

[larubia]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/21-May-2012/75590-36.jpg finished with it...could go on however have learnt the pitfalls of overpainting and have also lost enthusiasm for it now.
Hi andy..thankyou:wave:

[saintlukesguild]

Perfect. The body language makes the bird and flower work in the same way and have a rightful place. This might be your very best to date. The light in all, but especially flesh tones, has a glow that is truly captivating. Colors sing in perfect harmony. Line and volume in dress and hair is a perfect sycopation to the smooth flesh.

[trevors]

Beautifully painted :wave:

[Lauren F-M]

Annemarie -- this is sweet! Love the expression and the pose. :clap:

[AndyfromVienna]

just amazing, really one of your best works up to date!!!!!

Andy

[Lulu]

Wow....I could look at this for a very long time and never grow tired of it. Beautiful.

[KingCrimson]

Very beautiful! :clap:

[AlisonsArt]

I love this! Lovely work and very creatively put together. I agree, I think it's your best yet.

Alison

[larubia]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/27-May-2012/75590-67.jpg did a wee bit more..needed some blue to break up the yellow.
Michelle..it's oi on linen
Thankyou very much again for all the splendid comments..so very kind :grouphug:
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/27-May-2012/75590-10.jpg this is one I started today...have a lot to work on!