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Phases of Amy and Owen’s Portrait

After making a composite of a few adorable photographs, and after a few practice pencil sketches, I create the initial drawing with watercolor pencil on a block of Aches Hot Press French watercolor paper.
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Next, I use a wet brush and some additional watercolor paint as I begin to wash over Amy’s features.
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Then I focus on Owen.
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And finally I go back with a darker wash to intensify certain areas, like their beautiful eyes, trying not to overwork the expressive strokes I created initially.
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Holiday Special on Family Portraits

Holiday Special on portraits! Simply email me your images and I’ll create a custom illustration. Pencil, watercolor, ink, or charcoal in various sizes. Go to the illustration page to see more portraits!