Hi Steemians, sharing with you today a watercolor portrait painting of an old man. Done on A4 paper and these are the process shots.
![IMG_20180102_111829158.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmc7MAn4DgEch4rNJoLb932efCoNVeBGXg5WNMstRXD1VV/IMG_20180102_111829158.jpg)
General pencil outline
![IMG_20171227_172234239.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmbs5URBQh2ng719AbQcZdC9zFpz8ez75p2Zxogv8GxnQZ/IMG_20171227_172234239.jpg)
Basic primary colors added for skin tone.
![IMG_20171227_173701724.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmTNskmS2DfEucnKmRjEpwz43mz3HypRMPyMxp3HTEMLj1/IMG_20171227_173701724.jpg)
Darker browns and some blacks added.
![IMG_20171228_172537605.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmRBUDNfVk4TYi5Vvr48S2k3oNJbJQ2Sw4ooQeh3q5tZUc/IMG_20171228_172537605.jpg)
Another watercolor layer to make the colors more vibrant.
![IMG_20171228_180711253.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVEcHq7Xj2ZyGTasAi9nAd8bLfVAjLvD1WEiDADQ2G64i/IMG_20171228_180711253.jpg)
Too washed out still so I decide to use ink for more contrast and darker areas.
![IMG_20171228_191612700.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmcdoxvhdSjoAAF2tFeKXTf2QtdbJayWtnJ6LMr5K3TX9W/IMG_20171228_191612700.jpg)
I water the ink down as much as possible to make it look realistic.
![IMG_20180102_111829158(2).jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmTjjkNKFC4CBsUXJcpRHezscmpwidZAHAUYD25FDMRvJF/IMG_20180102_111829158(2).jpg)
Final piece with filter added to bring out colors. I liked the original but it was a bit too black in certain areas.
![IMG_20180102_111829158(1).jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmTFDUEHyPh726tuyfKz7fZrYiAk2yzqppBEtiS6R14zP3/IMG_20180102_111829158(1).jpg)
Finished!
![IMG_20180102_111829158.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmc7MAn4DgEch4rNJoLb932efCoNVeBGXg5WNMstRXD1VV/IMG_20180102_111829158.jpg)
Thanks for all your support!
![U5dskDpcZWEUi13DRxhdoPP8DCQNqj1.gif](https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmQUdrADoUX1SiubNFGuC8qdA35eX94j4LbZ41MKd6i4ZH/U5dskDpcZWEUi13DRxhdoPP8DCQNqj1.gif)
It is such brilliant effort. I loved the theme. Going to resteem your post. Please read this post and up vote to help a school girl pay her fee
https://steemit.com/painting/@zahidalifaqir/painting-worth-525usd-for-sale-read-the-post
Thanks :)
Painting looks Great!
Thanks for sharing!
Resteemed!
Thank you :)
Love your painting and the look and feel - thanks for sharing
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