Portrait Project

I've decided to revive a project that I started in '03 of miniature portraits. My intention is to get enough portraits of fellow artists for a museum show. I was learning to do portraiture (regular size) when my shoulder started hurting (rotator cuffe) and that led me to doing small paintings. I have to credit Barbara Bachner for getting back; met her at her open studio in Manhattan last week and she reminded me that I had asked her to do her portrait in '03 and she was still waiting! Check out her website she is an extremely talented painter.
"Barbara Bachner" 4x3 inches watercolor on board

Two Pitcher Meditation

"Two Pitcher Meditation" 3x4 inches, watercolor on board

Two Pitchers

"Two Pitchers" 3x4 inches, watercolor on board

Lemon Meditations I and II

I was thinking soft colors; how soft to go before it's too dull, how soft to go and then add color!
"Lemon Meditation I and II" both 3x4 inches, watercolor on board

Memories of Morandi

"memories of Morandi" 3x4 inches, watercolor on board

Yellow Cup and Cherries

Thought this was a better composition.
"Yellow Cup and Cherries" 4x3 inches, watercolor on board

Cherries

I was in the winter 2008 Watercolor Magazine and saw a few paintings by Stefanie Anderson which I really loved. Haven't been able to find her on line. I've been looking at her work for a couple of years. Funny how long it can take to be inspired and then be able to make it your own.
I'm having fun with her concept of really soft edges and light creamy background and foregrounds.
"Cherries" watercolor on board, 4x3 inches