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kamicokrolock — Detail of Alexander Hamilton after John Trumbull
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Published: 2016-08-12 21:01:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 1259; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 0
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10.5 x 14.5, Study in watercolor of Alexander Hamilton (for larger master study of Trumbull’s portrait of Hamilton), 2016. (SOLD)
Main references:
Trumbull’s full length portrait of Hamilton, and multiple shoulder up paintings (color and pose mainly, the original is a hot mess),
Ceracchi’s bust of Hamilton (I assume the Italian artist captured a fairly good likeness),
Sharpel’s portrait of Hamilton (Family and friends said this was the best likeness),
Oral accounts,
Of course theres a bit of educated guess work as well…
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Woah! This is bloody briliant! How does one do watercolours as good as you?
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Years of practice. But i've never been thrilled with my watercolor skills...
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Omg WAT?! This is so good why are there no comments!!! XD Wow I struggle with making my watercolor portraits realistic. Very nice~ Definitely a fav.
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Why thank you.
You know I actually dislike how most of my watercolors turn out. They are not a s free and spontaneous as the watercolorists I admire are. Mind end up being tight and controlled which is a side effect of being an oil painter. I've come to terms with it and kind of like the direction I'm going in. I just keep trying my best, that's all there is to it.
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Oh my god I totally know what you are talking about, that's kind of like me.. I just see so many artists who can make their watercolor look really realistic without the controlled feel and that is just not me. Still working here too XD~
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Practice makes perfect.
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