This watercolor study was based on a photograph of my husband while on patrol in Afghanistan. Him looking out the window on 'high alert' provoked an amazing expression I tried to capture.
Wonderful compositin and colors! Great detail in a difficult (for me andyway!) medium.
Artist Reply: Hi, Trish! Wow--what a compliment! :) I find watercolor incredibly difficult--ALWAYS! :) Maybe because you have to paint 'backwards' (from light to dark)? A great challange! Hope your day goes great! -Kerra
This is such a moving art work. Beautiful colour tones, you should be proud.
Artist Reply: Aileen--thank you so much for your very detailed comment. I am very proud about the guy--would have changed a few things if able to 'redo' in the painting. :) Hope your day goes great! -Kerra
A very realistic face,in an unrealistic place...not so far from reality,wether in our world,or the art world.Tell him,and all his Friends,we say Thanks!
Artist Reply: Hey, Tim! Thanks so much for your time in reviewing my porfolio. I will be sure to pass this on to my guy--he will smile at the sentiment. :) Thanks. -Kerra
KERRA, I JUST HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT THIS IS A REALLY FINE PORTRAIT. I LOVE THE DEPTH THAT YOU WERE ABLE TO ACHIEVE WITH WATERCOLORS AND YOU DIDN'T OVERWORK IT, AS I SOMETIMES DO WITH WATERCOLORS. GREAT JOB!
This is a very thoughtful and emotive portrait. The face is off center which already creates some sense of tension. You create lots of feeling with just a few strokes. Very nice.
This really speaks to me somehow -- the technique of relative precision around the face and much looser wash elsewhere -- the facial of focus tempered by hope --- I don't know, but this has a lot in it, for all that it's a study.
I'm very drawn to this painting...I love your style... the other one of you husband and his friend Scott are also very very nice...sorry for the loss of his friend. Thank You for their service!
Artist Reply: Thanks for the kind words, Delia. :)
-Kerra
27 Comments
Lawrence Gard 22 Jan 2008
Intense pesonality here! I wonder what he's been through, and what his specific thoughts are. You've depicted such great personality in your work.Meg Murray 17 Jan 2008
Well captured. amazing..you are really good.....damian moore 16 Dec 2007
love this piece colours an tonal quality are awesome dTrish Gename 05 Sep 2007
Wonderful compositin and colors! Great detail in a difficult (for me andyway!) medium.Mark Peterson 28 Jul 2007
A special thanks to all the men and women who have served and who are still serving...wonderful work with special meaning!Sean Connolly 28 Apr 2007
inspired artwork. and thank you both for your sacrifice.Aileen McLeod 28 Mar 2007
This is such a moving art work. Beautiful colour tones, you should be proud.david porfirio 26 Mar 2007
this is a fantastic piece, wow what feeling you have in thisbianca 25 Mar 2007
u are great at whaat u do...fantastic work..Allen Berry 16 Mar 2007
This is a wonderful painting. The expression is just breathtaking. I hope he returns home safe. And tell him the beard is a good look for him. lolAnonymous Guest 29 Jan 2007
Amazing work, we are so greatful for what our troops are doing for our country. tell him thank you and may God watch over them all.tim linville 23 Jan 2007
A very realistic face,in an unrealistic place...not so far from reality,wether in our world,or the art world.Tell him,and all his Friends,we say Thanks!Egon Miklavcic 15 Jan 2007
Well doneRuth Kauffman 08 Jan 2007
WOW! What a terrific portrait of your husband!! This is an amazing watercolor! My THANKS to your husband for what he is doing for our country!!!Natalie G 08 Jan 2007
Amazing work, Kerra! Super! Love the focus on his eyes - well done!Ileen Kaplan 07 Jan 2007
Great portrait- very loose yet so expressive!Joanne Harvey 05 Jan 2007
WOW...Kerra THIS one caught my eye right away! It's A fantastic picture of A HERO! You did A marvelous job...capturing his spirit!Zachary Goodson 05 Jan 2007
niceMarty Yokawonis 04 Jan 2007
very good Kerra. I also use drawing and watercolor. Not every piece but most.Jerrie Glasper 03 Jan 2007
KERRA, I JUST HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT THIS IS A REALLY FINE PORTRAIT. I LOVE THE DEPTH THAT YOU WERE ABLE TO ACHIEVE WITH WATERCOLORS AND YOU DIDN'T OVERWORK IT, AS I SOMETIMES DO WITH WATERCOLORS. GREAT JOB!Gayle Taylor 02 Jan 2007
Nicely done! Your technique is great, keep up the good work!David Holcombe 31 Dec 2006
This is a very thoughtful and emotive portrait. The face is off center which already creates some sense of tension. You create lots of feeling with just a few strokes. Very nice.Elizabeth Stringer 29 Dec 2006
A very effective portrait. I like the technique you have used hereKirsten Talmage 26 Dec 2006
This really speaks to me somehow -- the technique of relative precision around the face and much looser wash elsewhere -- the facial of focus tempered by hope --- I don't know, but this has a lot in it, for all that it's a study.Delia Pacheco 26 Dec 2006
I'm very drawn to this painting...I love your style... the other one of you husband and his friend Scott are also very very nice...sorry for the loss of his friend. Thank You for their service!Jerry 26 Dec 2006
Spectacular portrait, colors, lines and mood!Anonymous Guest 18 Dec 2006
The wonder of what he's "seeing" and "feeling" through his eyes!!!!!