The Rest of the Story…

Author: debiwatson | Posted: 23-07-2009 | Category: Original Paintings

Identity

I took artist Nick Simmons’ advice and filled the area above the little girl’s head in with the green color I’d used before.  I also made the gray around the left side of the Amish girl darker, so she stood out more.

One comment you won’t see was an email from Irene in Charlottesville:

If you don’t mind some input from a novice, the thing that bothers me is the lack of personality.  Somewhere, I want to see a face…

Yeah, Irene!  I was trying to be a little disturbing with the lack of individuality and finally titled this “Identity.”  For me, this watercolor painting is a comment on how the Amish raise their children to blend in, and become somewhat faceless.

Category: Original Paintings by debiwatson

4 Responses to “The Rest of the Story…”

  1. Beverly Sewell, on July 23rd, 2009 at 6:00 pm Said:

    That worked great! This is a wonderful painting!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Happy painting.

    Bev

  2. Janet Belich, on July 25th, 2009 at 2:01 pm Said:

    “Hits the spot”, Debi !
    Looking forward to seeing this one in some shows !

  3. Gabriela, on July 31st, 2009 at 3:55 pm Said:

    Hello,

    OMG!!! Your paintings are amazing!

    ~ Gabriela ~

  4. Nick, on August 12th, 2009 at 3:23 pm Said:

    Superb! I know you would have done that anyway. :) Great to see you at the show, thank you for organizing such an impressive exhibition.

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