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work in progress  12" x 10.5 "

I would like to share my very beginning progress of what I'm working on. It took me only two hours just to get the drawing down ... I really wish I were faster. I draw onto the paper because I don't like tracing.
I thought it would be fun to paint this very cute little girl. The reference is mine and it's a section of a photo I took at my daughter's Valentine's Day party many years ago when she was in kindergarten. I love how she is completely taken up by her cookie and pouring on even more sprinkles.  It was not my idea to give the kids their own bottle of sprinkles, by the way!

This is also my first experience stretching watercolor paper. I have been  keeping my work small but would like to work bigger.

Hope everyone is having a great Valentines Day!
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  1. Wendy Barrett14 February 2013 at 12:20

    Wow Celia! This is really lovely! You have captured perfectly the little girl's intense concentration on decorating her cookie. It looks like a beautiful work of art as it is!

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  2. Tito14 February 2013 at 17:30

    Well done, Celia. Beautiful drawing, where everything look to be quite perfect. Ciao!

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  3. Debbie Nolan15 February 2013 at 01:20

    Celia - this is a gorgeous drawing - Can't wait to see it done. Thanks too for visiting me - have a great Valentine's day.

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  4. Jane15 February 2013 at 08:12

    The drawing is great Celia, beautiful subject, am sure you will make a wonderful painting out of it ! Wish you a nice weekend.

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