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Marco

This is a watercolour portrait I did in October 2006 for Marco’s 16th birthday. As it was a surprise, I painted it from a photograph I found at my mother’s house in Argentina.

Watercolour portrait
       

Marco is my nephew. I was hoping he liked it, because at that age most teenagers would prefer to receive a PC game, a new mobile phone, i-pod, x-box, etc., or even a football T-shirt.  But Marco’s response was “I’ve always wanted a painted portrait – it makes me feel good that someone cares enough to take the time to paint it. It means a lot.”

I am so glad that he appreciated my present, but at the same time, his words made me wonder if our teenagers need a little more from us than just the latest, expensive or not, electronic or fashion gimmick.

Materials used:

Paper – Galleria, 300 gsm, NOT surface.

Paints – Winsor & Newton Artist’s watercolours.

Brushes – Escoda Sable brushes, different sizes.

 

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3 Responses to “ Marco ”

  1. Irene Says:
    February 21st, 20077:40 pm at

    I feel very happy for your article,,,Thanks for your sensibility and your love….You are really an artist. Beautifull your picture ..excellent your portrait……Congratulations!!!!
    Marcos´s grandmother…….Irene……. and your proud mother too…. IRENE

  2. Indigo Says:
    February 21st, 20077:44 pm at

    Gracias, Ma. :)
    Podés escribir en castellano si querés, eh?

  3. Irene Says:
    February 21st, 20077:50 pm at

    Sí,, puedo escribir en castellano pero prefiero aprovechar la oportunidad para practicar inglés…. Además quiero que en Inglaterra entiendan mi mensaje…. IRENE

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