I used textural lines, cross hatching and scribbling with crow quill and colored inks over watercolor to represent what I feel was in the mind of Anthony Burgess... when he wrote the chilling book ... " A Clockwork Orange"
... I hope it feels like emotional turmoil.... surfacing...
approx. 3½" x 4½" on CP Arches WC paper
Emotional turmol... yes I recognize that look. I love ink work over the watercolor.
ReplyDeleteI had this same look on my face after my morning preschool class with 15 four year olds! But I survived another day. I checked out your son's and husband's blogs... what a talented family you have. You must be very proud!
OH this is great and I do feel that. The technique is wonderful!
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You really captured the mood with your talent. Wow!
ReplyDeleteSuper job at catching the intensity in his eyes.
ReplyDeleteThe brilliance of this piece is so evident in the detailed close-up. Thanks for adding that to the post.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate each of your comments as I have seen each of your talents... you are all very encouraging... thanks so much
ReplyDeleteI am a great admirer of Anthony Burgess and I love the portrait.
ReplyDeleteHey thanks Guillaume, I really like the video you have of him on your blog.. Thanks for coming over
ReplyDeleteWell, you find treasures on youtube. I will try to put more on my blog. Fell free to pop up and leave a comment. I might try your chillo con carne recipe.
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