Tracey Costescu - Vancouver Portrait Artist

My portfolio consists of highly realistic interpretations of the model. Although I focus on realism, my goal is not to imitate the reference material used but to obtain a truthful and accurate depiction of the subject. A strong likeness happens naturally during the drawing process. My portfolio mainly consists of custom commission graphite & charcoal and watercolor portraits drawn from my client's family photos of a favorite pet, baby, child or wedding portrait.

Friday, August 15, 2008

Watercolor Painting - Pride

This is the reference photo for the next painting that I am painting for my exhibit. I love the close up on the eyes and the way the scarf surounds her face.

I found the photo on MorgueFile from a wonderful photographer, Luis C. Tejo. More of his work can be seen at MorgueFile, this photo is at http://www.morguefile.com/archive/?display=53669&

This painting will be in color rather than monochromatic to add a bit more variety to the exhibit and just for fun and a change of pace. It will be 11 x 14" on Arches watercolor paper.

Labels: color, demo, exhibit, monochromatic, painting, photo, watercolor

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: Name: Costescu; Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

I am a commission portrait artist specializing in graphite, charcoal and watercolor. Commissions of people and pets are held in private collections through Canada, United States and Europe.

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