Copy of Raphael's St. Catherine of Alexandria (5x7)
This is the other painting I selected for the Following the Masters challenge; what first attracted me to it was the gesture, her contrapposto. As I copied it I was struck by the opulence of her drapery and all the colors I could see in it the more I looked.
I had to wash out and repaint the eye several times: I got the upward-looking gesture but, in the original, something in the whites of her eyes makes me think of terror; perhaps Raphael meant to suggest she could foresee her martyrdom?
Love all of the colors that you used. wonderful painting.
ReplyDeleteThis is breathtaking, Laura. I love the fact that you are making these pieces your own with the watercolors. Gorgeous work! You should be proud of yourself; I am quite proud of you!
ReplyDeleteI liked the previous challenge painting you did, but this...this I LOVE! Your colors just make me smile. This one should be matted and framed, definitely!
ReplyDeleteThis is so very striking - great use of colour in your brushwork. x
ReplyDeleteOh, somehow I missed this one, Laura. I am loving your masters series. Really lovely! Great idea to practice that. I agree that you're totally making these your own, too.
ReplyDeleteThis is charming as well, a fresh look at a Renaissance
ReplyDeletesaint. It captures the graceful pose, flowing drapery, and bright color that make these paintings so appealing.
This is so beautiful with exceptional colour work!
ReplyDeleteI love both your entries... especially the vibrant colours in this one. And thanks for stopping by my blog!
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