A Watercolor Portrait of My Mother

"Ginny at 19"  

Watercolor on Paper, 16x24", c. Catherine Vines

   

Having posted a picture of my father at about the same age, this posting seemed only fair.

While there is much about this painting I could improve, I got the expression in the eyes exactly right.

Painting My Father

"Dad in His First New Suit"

Watercolor on Paper, 16x24", c. Catherine Vines

Not only was this his first new suit, it came equipped with a second pair of pants. Those were the days.

My older brother and I frequently argue whether Dad had red hair or nor. Guess which side of the equation I come down on.

I loved painting watercolor portraits. I like the combination of realistic features in an abstract setting. Eventually I hope to aim for that in my oil portraits.