La Manzanera

Monday, November 10, 2008 at 3:58 PM

La Manzanera , originally uploaded by mmvgonzales.

11x14 inch arches cold press watercolor block.
This is a study for an oil painting I'd like to do of this Guatemalan apple lady.

9 comments

  1. Ai Says:

    This is so gorgeous. She is so full of life and the vibrancy in her blouse is awesome. I love this. I also like the white area above her right shoulder and the little light dabs on her face. So beautiful.

  2. This turned out great, I love the colors, can't wait to see some of the other photos you took!

  3. Lovely colours on your apple lady and I also loved your rendering of the Matisse portrait. In case you dont go back to my blog for your answer, the paper I used for the gesso work was Bockingford 200lb
    (425 gsm) NOT watercolour paper. Don't know how you fit artwork into your busy life. .. but when you have a passion you have to dont you?

  4. Sandy Says:

    She is absolutely Glowing!!

  5. Marta-- I'm still back on your hues/values and perspective exercise. when/if you have a chance, could you let me know how the assignment was worded? Thanks.
    4dana(at)airmail(dot)net.

  6. Linda Says:

    Yes, yes, yes! (or should we say, si, si, si!?)
    :-D THis is fantastic!

  7. mARTa Says:

    Everyone: Gracias, gracias, gracias!!! and to think this is just a watercolor study.....

  8. Deborah Says:

    Wow, what a study! This is beautiful. You really captured her essence. Lovely. Can't wait to see it oils.

  9. Anonymous Says:

    this is a lovely study Marta...love it!
    ronell

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