Friday, May 14, 2010

Liz Holm for Michelle




Ryan, Megan
watercolor

This is for Michelle Burnett.  I was wracking my brain for snapshot or postcard ideas from my past, and became so melancholy looking through old photos, I had to stop. Then I noticed some of the cutest kids I'd ever seen on Michelle's FB page. The apple really doesn't fall far.

This is in the air to Adebanji. Sorry I'm late everyone.

14 comments:

  1. Awww! Liz, I'm overwhelmed! This is so sweet... I absolutely love them. You really captured their sweet little faces! The watercolor has such a freshness and glow to it. I can't wait to see it in person. Thank you!

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  2. Liz, these are incredible! As Michelle said, they look so fresh, so vibrant -- truly amazing that you could put such life across with watercolor on paper. I bow down to you, ma'am, I truly do! Your work is worth any wait any time.

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  3. Liz, these two are just great. You managed to convey a spirit and personality that reveals your sensitivity as an artist. 5 and a half stars.

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  4. I have found watercolor portraits very challenging so I am in awe of the light and bright portraits you painted of Michelle's gorgeous children. I would love to paint like this. Awesome job Liz!!

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  5. What a great portraits.
    The way you work with water colors is amazing.
    What a beautiful kids.
    I got 4 is this too much for you????LOL!

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  6. Thanks so much everyone! Michelle - i did give them a coat of Kamar to protect them.

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  7. p.s...I think Michelle and her hubby get the credit on this one ;-)

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  8. These are absolutely wonderful, Liz! You really captured the innocence of childhood in their sweet faces. Brilliant watercolor technique!

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  9. Not only did you master a difficult medium, but you also managed to maintain the youth and innocence so beautifully. Liz, absolutely wonderful; you are amazing!

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  10. These are about the cutest kids I have ever seen, your talent is boundless, Liz...Michelle will flip!

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  11. Oh so sweet......... You did such a fabulous job in that medium. I love these guys.

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  12. Very sensitive watercolour portraits of children, a delight to behold!

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  13. These are beauties Ms. Holm. There is a real sensitivity and freshness with both portraits.

    Good lookin' kids Michelle.

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  14. Bright and fresh! Truly wonderful work!

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