French Bulldog Puppy

"French Bulldog Puppy"  (Watercolor)  C. Eastwood, © 2013

Still working with painting dogs, or in my case, puppies.  I just love this little guy.  He's so pudgy and cute that I just couldn't resist giving him a try.

Harley-quin

"Harley-quin" (Watercolor)  © C. Eastwood, 2013

Okay...it's still a face.  But the class is taking a break from people faces and we've moved on to dogs and cats.  I decided to try a boxer puppy, and then I decided to give her the coloration of a lovely little lady named Harley who is just too cute for words.  This was quite fun and I hope her "momma" is pleasantly surprised when she sees this painting!

Aboriginal Mother and Child

"Aboriginal Mother and Child"  (Watercolor)  C. Eastwood

Decided to try something really different with this painting, moving away from just the face to the entire body.  I'm not sure I did justice to the skin tones, but it was an interesting exercise and I stretched myself with this one...which, when all is said and done, is the point of being in a class.

Le Jazz

"Le Jazz"  (Watercolor)  C. Eastwood, © 2013

Still playing around with people, although this time I decided to go for more than just faces.  I found a marvelous photo of a group of musicians playing at night at an outdoor cafe in Paris and decided to adapt it.  And of course, you just know that they're playing jazz.

Guadalupe

"Guadalupe"  (Watercolor)  © C. Eastwood, 2013

This painting is based on a small black and white photo of a friend's grandmother as a young woman.  In the original photo, Guadalupe is surrounded by four beautiful children.  When I saw it, I asked if I might use the photo as a basis for a painting.  Permission was graciously granted...and here she is.  She's just so regal looking.

Girl in White Blouse

"Girl in White Blouse"  (Watercolor)   C. Eastwood, ©2013

Continuing on in my quest to improve painting faces during this Spring semester.  I'm hopeful we'll get to stay with the portraits, although the instructor was making some noises about painting sandwiches next.  (?!?)  Something to do with textural changes and what have you.  We just think she's hungry and is focusing on food since class starts during the lunch hour -- but who knows; I guess we'll find out.

Washington Weary

"Washington Weary"  (Watercolor)  C. Eastwood, 2013

I thought it was about time to try doing another male face.  It's interesting to see the differences in facial structure and proportions compared to painting a woman's face.  Anyway -- here it is.