I have felt such a connection to this piece that I had resisted getting to the watercolor as I had so enjoyed my humpback friend even in the early stages as seen here.. in a previous post.
but I am so happy with the result.. painting this was such a beautiful experience ' almost a spiritual journey' .. I feel like I had celestial company alongside my brush.
This is the first in my new series titled -'Sacred Ocean'
'Humpback'
8.5 x 11 inches
Watercolor
Hotpress 140 lb
I hope you can get a sense of the sacred connection I was feeling for this gentle giant as he appeared on my paper...
XX Helen
I hope you can get a sense of the sacred connection I was feeling for this gentle giant as he appeared on my paper...
XX Helen
PS.. so happy to have prints available in my little store The Willows Nest..
Just Spectacular!!! :)
ReplyDeletei just love him! i think one of those prints is going to need to come home with me soon.
ReplyDeleteHe is fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteWell done, Helen. I think the magic is in its small but very visible eye. I also like the diagonal composition. Beautiful.
ReplyDelete@ K ,,yay thanks..Im so glad you liked him!!
ReplyDelete@Kristen..lovely.. thankyou so much xx
@ Mindful Drawing..Hi Paula..wow..that's neat to hear what appealed.. you are right I am drawn to his eye..thank you!
ReplyDeleteHelen,
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful - you are SO talented!
hi Denise.. thankyou!! Hope you have a lovely Thursday!
ReplyDeleteThis is great, I loved it.. you are what a talented person.....
ReplyDeletecafenohut thank you!! I so appreciate that you visited!
ReplyDeleteJust Gorgeous.....your ability the texture you have created with WATERCOLOR...you are so so so talented!
ReplyDeleteThank you Shawn.. I am delighted with your visit and your lovely comments!
ReplyDeleteWow wow WOW! Absolutely stunning and majestic. The subtle shades and shadows are gorgeous! More, please!
ReplyDeletehey Bella you seriously rock!! thank you thank you thank you!!!!!
ReplyDeletexx H
I got so excited! I did not see the link to the prints. Gotta get one. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi Ces thankyou !! Yay so glad you liked him!!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I deleted your first gorgeous comment by mistake :(
But that was lovely ,that comment meant alot coming from a master illustrator like you :)
Almost a 'no words' experience - he is stunning... You are a master with watercolours! The feel of texture & shading - WOW, truly magical!
ReplyDeletethankyou Yvonne.. what a lovely comment to wake up to :)
ReplyDeletethankyou Hivenn..I appreciate your visit and comment:)
ReplyDeleteHahahaha! I have that effect on people. They get so excited, they erase or delete me. Heheheheh!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Very beautiful and serene. What is it about whales and dolphins that we love so much? Whatever it is, you captured it. Such a wonderful face (head?) and lovely lines, and it looks like he's gliding along even on a white background.
ReplyDelete(And thanks for coming to visit! Oh, and I favorited your wonderful shop!)
Thanks Cindy!.. I so enjoyed your comment!.. you're right there is a real connection for a lot of people to these wonderful creatures :)
ReplyDeleteLove this piece Helen!
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