A Great Man

Very nice watercolour, with a heart warming story behind it.

Wow..he must have been a great inspiration ! Fantastic tribute !! Great Barbara !

Amazing Artwork Barbara...........v./f. ......Perfect Watercolor Portrait, well done

When I saw the title I wondered if this might be your father. You have done a wonderful job here capturing a loving warm person.. I am so sorry he passed at such an early age . . .this is a treasure! v28

Magnificent watercolor portrait, Barbara!!! Your masterful technique fills the canvas with life and the beauty of your dad's personality shines through. Thank you for your generous comment. v/f

Beautiful !! well done and sweet sentiment! V tweet and G+

Thank you so much Ivelina for your lovely comment and support.

lovely portrait ! Visiting from Female Artists - 1 WORK PER DAY group, voted

very nice! v

Dear Catherine, I am so humbled and honoured by your choice of Favourite of 2012, in the Female Artists - Creative Women group. As I type this with uncontrollable tears streaming down my face, I am so grateful that this portrait has moved someone that also understands how much it means to me. I'm showing my vulnerability in public I suppose by writing this, but as artists we do that on a regular basis anyway. I think at this point my father would say "Basia, stop crying now because it's going to make it rain and we still have to bring in the hay!" That would always make me laugh and the tears would dry up. Thank you so much Dear Catherine for the ultimate compliment. You have so honoured my father's memory The very best to you and your's in 2013! Barbara

Hi Barbara... I have chosen this portrait of your Father as my favourite for 2012 in Female Artists- Creative Women. This is the one that will stay with me forever and it touched me deeply. All my best for 2013! .. Catherine

Catherine, Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! I so appreciate that you took the time to tell me how the painting made you feel and what it evoked in you. Indeed he was a joyful man despite very hard times. He made hard work fun, wondered at the beauty of nature, sang like no one was listening, but most of all, had a love for all mankind and creatures that is rarely seen in human beings. I hope I possess a tenth of his personality. May your memories of your own Father continue to make you reflect and think and most of all smile.... for you are his legacy! Thank you for your support. Best Wishes, Barbara

Barbara... I love this portrait of your Father! You can see the joy in his eyes.. and to paint such an incredible tribute to him is heart-warming to see. Evoked strong feelings in me, as my wonderful Father died at 57, and isn't that the wonder of good art... that it stops us, in our busy lives and allows us to reflect and think. Thank you! v/f

Thank you Chrisann! He was definitely a "dashing" gentleman. Your vote is very much appreciated!

Barbara... Wow!. Stunning handsome man, and your work with watercolors ..shows off your amazing talent!!.. voted!

very nice watercolor!! v/f

I just knew that this handsome man is your father...I can see the resemblance...beautifully painted..totally agree with Paul's comment... well done... f/v

Thank you Jose. I'm glad you like it. An easy portrait when one knows the subject well. The portrait is of my incredible father in his younger years.

Thank you Paul for such a wonderful comment! So totally flattering coming from such an accomplished artist.

Nice portrait!!

Scintilating tones with superb layer apon layer makes your breathtaking portrait stand out Barbara , painted with such panache ... Sigh ... Paulx