portrait of a sultry lady

I was captivated by the exotic look and sultry gaze of this dancer. I began this portrait in watercolor with several washes to create depth. Then I added pastel in some areas to instensify color, and finally I blended the pastel into the watercolor to create the smoky atmosphere that matched her sultry look. This original painting is framed in a 1.25 inch silver metal frame. The framed dimensions are 22.5 in X 18.5 in.

portrait of a sultry lady, 2006, mixed media on cold press paper, copyright 2012 @annaporterartist is available for purchase here on my website. For more information or to arrange a private viewing, please contact me at [email protected].