Watercolor portrait of a young girl with a pale blue dress and a bow in her hair, sitting outdoors on a white textured surface with a blurred green background.

WATERCOLOR PORTRAITS

delicate in technique, yet rich with expression and color

There's a special magic in the way watercolor captures light—translucent pigments allowing the white of the paper to shine through, creating a luminosity that feels almost lit from within. My full color watercolor portraits embrace both precision and spontaneity, with controlled washes building into detailed renderings that retain watercolor's characteristic freshness.

Each portrait is painted on premium French deckled-edge paper—a handmade paper with natural, untrimmed edges that frame your portrait with artistic intention.

Anna’s full watercolor portraits are airy yet vibrant, with color that carries both softness and light.

Watercolor portraits capture a different kind of truth than more structured mediums—they hold moments of essence, impressions of spirit, and the dance between precise representation and artistic interpretation.

Process & Timeline:

Watercolor portraits typically complete in 3-4 weeks, progressing through:

Consultation about mood, setting, and color palette

Initial sketch approval

Progressive building of washes and detail

Editing as needed

Presentation of your portrait, ready for framing

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