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by Mary Beglau Wykes
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The subject of this portrait is my youngest grandson. I was so captured by the intense, thoughtful expression on my grandson's face. I thought of... more
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The subject of this portrait is my youngest grandson. I was so captured by the intense, thoughtful expression on my grandson's face. I thought of the difficulties he has had to face in his young life and imagined him wondering what might lie ahead. This piece was my entry for the spring 2010 international juried show sponsored by the Society of Watercolor Artists of Fort Worth, Inc.
In 2008, Mary Begau Wykes made the decision to pursue her lifelong dream of being an artist. Though she had always had a yearning to paint, prior to that point she had not had the courage to pursue her dream. She had, however, always made a point of including creative pursuits in her life. Other creative activities have included singing, songwriting, playing piano and guitar, quilting, crochet, knitting, macrame and spinning her own yarn. Thinking that she had 'missed the boat' by not pursuing formal education in art, Mary held back on pursuing her dream of painting for many years. Prior to 2008, Mary had had one semester of high school art, and several months of an oil painting class in her late 20's, she continued to hold back until...
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Lynn Bauer
Very sweet and well done, Mary!
Mim White
Beautiful work!
Elena Nosyreva
Masterful work!
Valerie Tull
What an exceptional work, Mary! I can't believe it was the first you have done! True talent!
Mary Beglau Wykes replied:
not first ever portrait, Valerie - but first ever full sheet of watercolor paper, i.e. first large piece. It was, however, the 6th portrait, I believe.
Sorin Apostolescu
Very beautiful work !
Maria Heyens
beautiful work!
Belinda Greb
An amazing portrait!
Garvin Hunter
Incredible painting. Tremendous work Mary. You are incredibly talented!! Shared on FB and Twitter
Roy Williams
Absolutely fabulous watercolor painting!!
Geeta Biswas
Amazing watercolor skill ! Love it !
Mojgan Jafari
Wonderful portrait of your grandson!
Henry Kowalski
Remarkable quality of light that makes this come right off the paper
Cindi Ressler
Wonderful
E Faithe Lester
This has the precision of excellent photography - such talent to create this with water color. Wonderful. Using my buttons to share.
Laurie Perry
Wonderful! Amazing facial features!
Silvio Ligutti
What a great rendition!!!
Jo-Anne Gazo-McKim
This captures the essence and spirit of a young boy, the wistful look, the collar. This is so beautiful.
Mary Beglau Wykes replied:
In addition to his expression - I was definitely loving the effect of that collar . . . likr you, I felt it really fit with that little boy spirit
Debra Thompson
Excellent portrait!
Weston Westmoreland
Wonderful portrait, as usual.
Cathy Mahnke
Terrific!
Leif Sohlman
Nice paiting of Blue Boy Mary
David and Carol Kelly
What a beautiful portrait of your grandson. From your description, I, also, see besides thoughtfulness, and seriousness, maybe a little sadness in those wonderful eyes. Beautiful work!! f/v