Ellie (watercolour)

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It certainly does work, this is lovely. Such a winsome expression.

Posted by Anonymous User on Thu 31 May 05:59:10

Thank you so much CA Jones

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Thu 31 May 06:17:30

This portrait is superb and has captured a true expression of emotion. Steve.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Thu 31 May 07:11:18

You made a great job, Marilyn. You caught a great expression of innocence in this beautiful kind. Superb portrait.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Thu 31 May 07:22:59

excellent

Posted by tony palmer on Thu 31 May 07:46:28

It’s worked beautifully, Marilyn. You are a wonderful portrait painter.

Posted by Seth Dalton on Thu 31 May 08:04:49

Absolutely beautiful and captures her personality so well

Posted by Terence Sheldrake on Thu 31 May 08:22:27

Superb realism.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Thu 31 May 08:59:46

It is a very striking portrait, whatever struggles you had you have overcome. Quite how you achieved such realism with the hair is astonishing.

Posted by Tony Auffret on Thu 31 May 09:06:04

This is amazing, especially as the medium is watercolour, a medium I really struggle with. Love everything about it Marilyn.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Thu 31 May 09:18:42

Wonderful, especially like the eyes! Hope her mum is pleased- she should be!

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Thu 31 May 09:20:00

This so good I don't know what to say, or how to comment, but I will say it's brilliant! Brian

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Thu 31 May 09:23:46

Superb watercolour portrait Marilyn.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Thu 31 May 09:52:44

Congratulations for having gained the top line, Marilyn.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Thu 31 May 10:20:51

What a stunning piece of work, Marilyn!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Thu 31 May 10:28:25

that is so natural , and a great achievement in watercolour

Posted by Mike Capenerhurst on Thu 31 May 11:16:02

Simply wonderful Marilyn, such a brilliant portrait, not easy with watercolour!

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Thu 31 May 15:34:45

Thank you so much everyone for your lovely comments about my work - I really appreciate your encouragement!

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Thu 31 May 15:37:19

Just seen this realistic Portrait, Marilyn, and what a terrific one it is! Your gallery is fantastic and full of wonderful work. "Wow" is the word I think describes it all!!!!

Posted by Jennifer Alsop on Thu 31 May 18:05:02

Thank you so much Stephen, Cesare, both Tony’s, Seth, Terence and John.

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Thu 31 May 19:08:32

Thank you Thalia, Mike, Margaret and Jennifer.

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Thu 31 May 19:09:48

it certainly works a beautiful painting

Posted by anne cooper on Thu 31 May 21:56:36

Thank you so much Ann.

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Thu 31 May 22:10:35

Brilliant work Marilyn

Posted by Russell Edwards on Thu 31 May 23:58:16

Thank you so much Russell.

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Fri 01 Jun 05:43:27

Hang on Studio Wall

30/05/2018

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This painting was requested by Ellie’s Mum. It is always a struggle to paint children’s smooth faces in realistic watercolour but I hope it works.

About the Artist

Marilyn De la Cruz

I went to Birmingham Art School straight after leaving school but had not considered my job prospects carefully enough at that age so left and did not consider taking up art again until much later in life. Now that I am retired I have much more time on my hands to paint and hope my artwork brings…

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