Joe (Ernie) my brother

Brian Michon · 03-01-2009, 11:56 PM

Here is a Watercolor Portrait of my brother Ernest. We all call him Joe. The painting measures 22" x 15". I've been concentrating on oil for the past few years but decided to try out watercolor again.

Julie Deane · 03-02-2009, 08:34 AM

I'm in awe of anyone who can do a watercolor portrait, Brian. This is nice! tell me, do you build up layers of color, and what surface do you paint on?

Josef Sy · 03-02-2009, 09:04 AM

I am with you Julie. Hats off to you Brian.

Garth Herrick · 01-07-2010, 11:18 AM

Brian,

This is a wonderful and powerful portrait! Even in the constraint of it's vignette, it has volumes of narrative speaking of who Ernest is and how he strikes a chord with us, the viewers. In fact this is so effective, some like me may wish they could study how to approach portraits in watercolors.

Best,

Garth

Claudemir Bonfim · 01-07-2010, 01:05 PM

Great job! I liked it very much.

Cynthia Daniel · 01-08-2010, 06:48 AM

A facial closeup would be nice to see also.