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Published: 2015-09-10 00:14:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 800; Favourites: 32; Downloads: 0
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Description And here is another watercolor portrait! I don't know if I'm getting better, or if these drawings are simply getting more and more different each time, but I do feel like I'm getting to understand the medium a bit better Still hard as hell to control, but slowly, I'm getting there. Painting faces completely in watercolors is soooo difficult, though! Props to anyone who can do this with ease!

Anyway, as a migraine sufferer, I based this particular piece on how one may feel when the painful pangs of headaches start to invade your mind. Hope this feels accurate to any other migrainees out there!  

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Mediums: Van Gogh watercolors, Prismacolor pens, Sakura gel liner in white

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Comments: 40

Beaubema [2015-11-01 22:02:42 +0000 UTC]

did you make it upsidown or just took the picture that way?

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Paa-H In reply to Beaubema [2015-11-04 17:59:14 +0000 UTC]

I painted it right side up (I'm not that skilled yet lol!), but I wanted it to be seen upside down The analogy behind the drawing is that migraines (what I tried to depict) can mess you up and turn your world...upside down...XD hehe

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Beaubema In reply to Paa-H [2015-11-04 22:38:48 +0000 UTC]

wow then ya thats a good idea!

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MetalheadLizzy [2015-10-04 21:58:54 +0000 UTC]

Prettyyyy~

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Paa-H In reply to MetalheadLizzy [2015-10-13 14:39:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! *_*

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MetalheadLizzy In reply to Paa-H [2015-10-16 22:45:47 +0000 UTC]

Np ^.^

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DavidMunroeArt [2015-09-28 15:08:25 +0000 UTC]

why is it upside down?

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Paa-H In reply to DavidMunroeArt [2015-10-01 19:51:03 +0000 UTC]

Simply because I thought it conveyed the feeling even better When you have a migraine, or when you are upset, your world is basically upside down.

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ryancamargos [2015-09-18 04:26:24 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful!! *--*.. watercolors are such a hard material, and you did it so well representing the expression of pain on her face!! 

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Paa-H In reply to ryancamargos [2015-09-20 18:19:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, Ryan! I struggled with the expression...because, well, usually I don't draw people in pain XD But it was a nice study! I'm quite glad you like my technique!  

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ryancamargos In reply to Paa-H [2015-09-22 21:50:31 +0000 UTC]

It looks reaally great, especially for being one of your first attempts to watercolor.. Can't wait to see the new ones! ^^

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Paa-H In reply to ryancamargos [2015-10-01 19:44:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I will have more time now to draw, I have finally moved!

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ryancamargos In reply to Paa-H [2015-10-21 01:53:03 +0000 UTC]

I'm happy to hear that!! I'm always looking foward to see your new pieces ^^

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Paa-H In reply to ryancamargos [2015-10-24 14:40:06 +0000 UTC]

Haha I'm so glad you like my art!

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Skullgrin-140 [2015-09-11 13:34:30 +0000 UTC]

As always lovely work, plus the colors are simply lush and the drips from the parts of brush works on this are a nice touch. Also I love the glaring eyes as well. 

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Paa-H In reply to Skullgrin-140 [2015-09-11 17:55:32 +0000 UTC]

Yeah! Thank you! I am thinking on perhaps buying a larger selection of colors...but I don't know if I'm good enough yet to merit buying some things that are a bit more expensive...

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CaptainDoctorGhost [2015-09-11 07:08:21 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely stunning!
Great colour scheme and technique.
you are getting really good with the water colour. And water colour is damn hard to use IMO

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Paa-H In reply to CaptainDoctorGhost [2015-09-11 17:54:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! Yeah, I keep trying, but I have really 0 base on how to use watercolors! Trying to learn through Youtube XD ...

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CaptainDoctorGhost In reply to Paa-H [2015-09-12 04:59:10 +0000 UTC]

Well you're doing a great job!

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Paa-H In reply to CaptainDoctorGhost [2015-09-13 14:20:34 +0000 UTC]

 

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Jellyfempi [2015-09-10 16:09:15 +0000 UTC]

Using allot of watercolors lately! i like it!
 

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Paa-H In reply to Jellyfempi [2015-09-10 16:23:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Should I do any more of them? What do you think?

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Jellyfempi In reply to Paa-H [2015-09-10 16:55:36 +0000 UTC]

Looks great!! but hm.. i dont want to sound like I'm a hater.. its just a suggestion maybe different colours..

i do love the colour combination but u used the same one in all the other pictures.. I'm sorry if this irritated you  dummy  

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Paa-H In reply to Jellyfempi [2015-09-10 17:48:53 +0000 UTC]

That's quite alright! The reason why I don't have more variety in my paintings yet is because I don't have very different colors for the moment...They're quite expensive, and like I said, I just started, so I don't have much to work with! But I do intend on buying a proper palette when I'll have some more money

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Jellyfempi In reply to Paa-H [2015-09-10 17:55:39 +0000 UTC]

im so sorry i fell terrible!!

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Paa-H In reply to Jellyfempi [2015-09-10 19:01:17 +0000 UTC]

How come? It's quite alright, what you said!

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Jellyfempi In reply to Paa-H [2015-09-10 20:33:04 +0000 UTC]

idk i just dont like to say any suggestions! idk why

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Paa-H In reply to Jellyfempi [2015-09-10 20:39:53 +0000 UTC]

It's ok I appreciate the input!

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Jellyfempi In reply to Jellyfempi [2015-09-10 17:55:48 +0000 UTC]

feel*

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becky12rl [2015-09-10 11:11:41 +0000 UTC]

really like! if you want visit my page and leave comments!

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Paa-H In reply to becky12rl [2015-09-10 15:53:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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becky12rl In reply to Paa-H [2015-09-10 21:26:39 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome!

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PersephoneKyuubi [2015-09-10 10:02:27 +0000 UTC]

Wow you really use watercolor so well!! It's amazing!! Geez, I'm getting a watercolor set to practice in a few days and I'm gonna take a couple of years to reach that level!

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Paa-H In reply to PersephoneKyuubi [2015-09-10 15:55:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!! I'm sure you'll love using them, it's so much fun! I find it soothing to watch the colors flow together I wish I could buy a large palette of them, though! So many colors I don't have...Anyway, you're too kind   lol I only just started using these, so I still feel like an imposter when I paint  

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PersephoneKyuubi In reply to Paa-H [2015-09-10 18:14:56 +0000 UTC]

I know that feeling x3
I'm gonna get a cheap one to practice and then when (and if) I get good I'll buy a larger palette! And no problem, it's really awesome, doesn't show you just started at all  

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Paa-H In reply to PersephoneKyuubi [2015-09-10 20:44:52 +0000 UTC]

:3 I'm so happy that you think so! Improvement road, here we come!

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marikadaa [2015-09-10 04:56:13 +0000 UTC]

Cool!

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Paa-H In reply to marikadaa [2015-09-10 15:55:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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mpfunder02 [2015-09-10 00:17:20 +0000 UTC]

how do you separate your watercolours or do you use a white gel pen? I love the way how you use your paint! so cool

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Paa-H In reply to mpfunder02 [2015-09-10 01:58:49 +0000 UTC]

I used a white gel pen! And thank you!!! Just starting!

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