Joe (Ernie) my brother

[Alexandra Tyng]

Brian, I admire the way you painted the planes in his face, and gave a strong impression of your brother's character. And I'm with everyone else in admiring anyone who can get watercolor to do what they want and still let it be watery.

[Brian Michon]

Thanks to everyone who viewed my post and to those who made such nice comments. For those wondering I do build up my colours in layers paying close attention to leaving the highlighted areas untouched. Initially i will do large flat washes, sometimes working wet into wet and blending with more water. Other techniques I sometimes use is lifting colour with water and brush, and sometimes a dry brushing technique to move around pigment.

I've included a couple of close ups but for the life of me I cannot find the original file. I hope these will do.

Thanks again.