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Rosie watercolor portrait

I've been gone forever it feels like. Around Halloween I started feeling a little run down and didn't really think about it - I have kids, lol. And over the past 3 years I have lost close to 60lbs, once again didn't think anything of it, isn't that what we all want. lol But at Christmas, it got to the point that I thought I should go see a doc. Which has now resulted in being booked in for 2 surgeries in the next few months? Not cool! But at least I know it is not all in my head. So if I am away for longer burst in the next few months, please bear with me. I will be back. :)
Needless to say, I haven't been doing a lot of anything but resting lately. But in the few good hours that I have had in the last few weeks, I did whip up this precious little babe. I think I will call her Rosie.
2.5 * 3.5 ACEO
Watercolor on 140lb CP Arches

Happy Creating

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  1. martinealisonJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Un très joli portrait...
    J'espère que vos interventions chirurgicales se dérouleront au mieux. Je vous souhaite un rapide rétablissement... Ne vous inquiétez pas nous vous attendrons...
    gros bisous

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