Sometimes people ask me why I use “unrealistic” colors in my shading. Well, because it is a painting, and if I wanted it to look like a photograph, I would take a photograph.
But I digress. This is Lucy. I think she looks like a beautiful elfin princess. And watercolor suited her.
Holly Rose,
For every time you’ve been a friend to the underappreciated or the misunderstood.
For every time you’ve been expected to manage things on your own, because you’re the only one not complaining.
For every time you haven’t received the consideration you deserve because you’re the one considering everyone else.
For every time you’ve stood quietly by my side amidst a tangle of conversation and given me that smirk that says, “We will talk about this later.”
For every time you’ve seen what is unlovely in others and loved them all the more.
For each of these and all the rest, you are beautiful.
Even more beautiful than you appear.
Day dreamer, head turner, lifelong friend.
When we were kids we used to play dress up, name trees, talk about boys and run away from home (until we felt like going home again of course).
Miranda Rae and I never really grew up. I don’t think we ever will.
…Alright so we grew up a little.
Sometimes the most true to life appears to be the most unrealistic.
Brittany, bright-eyed starlight, popping pink princess, this is a portrait of you, not just how you look, but who you are.
Love,
Your forever friend and fan,
Kira
A couple sketches of lovely Lizzie for my Perspective Portraits Project.
where we will grow 