“Check, Please”
I loved how the light fell on this woman, and it was my goal to capture it. I was sitting at a cafe, not far from her, and it was a relaxing few sketches I drew, then a few snapshots for posterity, and then I worked on this final piece in my studio. Sort of an unconventional pose, with her hand partially hiding her face, but I really liked the movement and sense of place and moment this pose provided.
Image size: 11 x 14 inches
Matted: yes (matted size 16 x 20 inches), in white
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Terry Freemark Watercolors 
11 Responses to ““Check, Please””
I love the way you’re incorporating your portrait/figures now sometimes into a setting. This is wonderful!
Baby steps, Joani 🙂 Thanks for your comment!
Joani beat me to it, I was going to say exactly that, the addition of the subtle background elements good choice
Thanks Lorraine. The goal was not to take away from her, but provide a sense of place.
You really did that, Terry – not over powering just, as you say, a sense of place.
Wow, she’s terrific Terry! Love that dark, sharp edge at her hand/hair. But my favorite thing is not seeing her face. I used to collect snapshots with that “take”.
Thanks, Sherry. I tried not to go for the typical pose. This angle seemed to have more interest.
She looks reflective, isn’t she? Beautiful painting, Terry! As all the others 🙂
Thank you, Aymara. She was so interesting to sketch, and I tried to allow her persona to emerge in this painting.
another wonderful painting Terry. Love the colors in the arms! I can almost feel attitude in your paintings! these are real people and such real situations! So very talented!
Wow, Wyna. Thanks for your such kind comments. I’m so glad that she “came across” to you!