Hurt

The eyes have it. Aptly titles Hurt, this well done watercolor is all about those big, beautiful expressive eyes that project that stunned disbelieving look when first realizing trust was misplaced. The watercolor technique, especially the washes take advantage of the medium, with the viewer treated to especially nice white areas. The glazes on the face tend to be spotty, but the overlapping and delicate use of glazes work for the painter and create an interesting set of patterns. To my eye though, I would have created a better send of direction of illumination and used to help 'turn' her head and neck. But these are personal tastes and very minor suggestions for a fine painting.