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"We are always a work in progress." A quick monochromatic study of Barry Keoghan I started in April and never gave it the second layer.

#watercolor #barrykeoghan

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No. 7/28 - The most requested image to be scanned was seven. A surprise as this one was a rescue when I laid down the wrong base paints and had to do some creative correction. I hope you enjoy the better view.

Paint:@agallocolors

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The best of Winter Soldier: Of the many Winter Soldier/Bucky Barns paints I have done, these are my favorite.

Please feel free to find me on Ig: koipondering

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"Paint it Red" - The best of my reds. "Twelve" from the Adam Driver project. A red study inspired by a tequila sunrise that leaned to red.

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A WIP of a new Barry study. Still much work to do.

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Okay so you sweet sweet Barry Keoghan fans have just warmed my soul with kindness on my little sketch. I have had him in my "to paint" pile for a few years but only pulled out the few old refs last week.

So I'm asking you, what do you want to see me paint? I have at least one full color study from Saltburn comming but my regular fans already know what to expect. I want to know what it is that you all love, what do you want to see caught in paint?

I admit I was caught by his nose and expressive brows. But you tell me, I welcome links to images or suggestions.

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Let's just call this a fair warning. A view of my art ref folder on my phone.

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A single blue quick study of Barry Keoghan.

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Hi!!! You already know this but I need to say it: You are so talented! Your Bucky/Winter Soldier series is out of this world, and I wholeheartedly admit I stare at your art for too long whenever I come across it on my dash, especially your 'Daybreak' piece... A thing of beauty.

Thank you for your comment (I've read it like 100 times). I gotta say, I'll definitely stick to it because it's therapeutic, although I struggle with so many things related to it, especially style. I'm a total amateur so I really don't know what the heck I'm doing. I just have this need to paint or draw sometimes to take my mind off things and I do it.

I've had my eye on watercolors since highschool (I'm 35 now), but I never dared to try it out until four years ago, but I’m not as constant as I would like to be (because life), and I'm still trying to find my footing. I guess I know what I would like the pieces to look like (the general idea) but I lack the skills to "get there.”

I suppose there's also a lack of terminology involved, like, when I search tutorials or something I rarely find what I'm looking for so I improvise by looking at similar pieces, or art that kinda look like what I want. I'm also aware that the quality of the materials that I use (mostly the pigments and paper) play a role here, as well as my lack of technique, but I plan to keep on learning so the last part is totally on me.

I just don't know what I would do without watercolors! I love the sophisticated chaos that they can bring to a piece of blank paper :) And thank you again for your comment. You made my day. I'll print it and hang it on my wall <3 (and sorry for babbling so much) (I’ve reblog your art on my secondary blog before so I really don’t know why I wasn’t following you 😳) (Ok, I’m following you now lol)

You are so incredibly sweet! I don't know what you might or not know about my own painting journey but let me assure you, your off to a great start!

I actually picked up watercolors after a long break from any art at 39 (I am 45 now) so never be discouraged it's "too late". Also, and I mean this with every fiber, please feel free to ask me any questions you have about watercolor.

I have learned quite a bit and keep learning along the way! I am happy to share tips, tricks, my favorite tutorials, classes.

You have a great eye, I can see that already, and honestly picking a dynamic pose that draws in someone goes a really long way. Don't sell yourself short, and never apologize for being passionate about your art. It's wonderful to see someone write they love painting.

Watercolor is universally known as the easiest painting style to begin, but the hardest to master. And to a degree you have to just let it do what it will! (Infuriating at times).

Again feel free to reach out any time with questions, and thank you for your kind words about my work. I'm happy to even share tips on painting tactical black and metal. (Shockingly fun).

Take care!

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The best of Winter Soldier: Of the many Winter Soldier/Bucky Barns paints I have done, these are my favorite.

Please feel free to find me on Ig: koipondering

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Congrats Cillian, It's long long overdue.

Handmade- all handmade paints on a round block.

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Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby by Koi.Pondering on IG

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Adam Driver Indigo Study- a minimal Indigo study made of fun shapes.

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Then and now...

Perspective- This is my first watercolor portrait. (I had drawn portraits before). I keep this picture to remind me how far I have come. 2018- to Now

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Happy Valentine's! - Adam Driver Indigo Study.

I invited people to watch the paint build on Twitter. Below are the layers of this single color study.

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Just some supply stuff!

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February Theme Preview- Can you I guess this year's theme?

Every February- I run a challenge to get back to painting. As many one day paintings as I can manage. The goal being to work fast and shake off the rust.

Every year a new theme. First year was great villians, then it was space, last year it was Adam Driver.