Ellen newman
Watercolor portraits
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Below are some examples of portraits I have created from simple photographs.
I am a seasoned, accomplished artist with expertise in watercolor portraiture.  I am offering the opportunity for you to commission a portrait of a loved one.  It may be of a favorite person, a gift to a bride, a grandchild, a graduate, yourself or your beloved spouse.

Watercolor portraits intrigue me...it seems magical to capture a person's personality using brushes and water and paint.  I've used other media to create portraits and I find that only watercolor produces the effect I wish to achieve.

I try to capture the personality of my subject in each portrait and create a composition, style and layout appropriate to each. That is where the art begins and the photograph ends.  I work from a good photograph that captures the familiar expression unique to the individual. 



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Roxanne's portrait from a group photo.
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Andrew loves ice pops.
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Lino, an amazing tour guide.
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                Portrait of Jacob Ray

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             Rachel, Central Park 2010


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Gwynne on vacation
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Penny celebrated her tenth birthday.
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Richard & Carol Cruising

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David in the Noonday Sun
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