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Myself, Brother and My Sister when younger by Chrisann

Myself, Brother and My Sister when younger

Watercolor, 140lb paper 18x24
A birthday gift for my sister.
This was very hard to do. I painted this to show her my love of my little sister.
May 2010 Update~~Well you win some and loose some. My sister does not want this painting. I am truly devastated.
Tomorrow is a new day, and I will look into donating this to a charity or great cause. I believe my family is right here on PIL. Hugs to you all and thank you for your kind comments
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Welcome to the group Chrisann!
7 months ago
why thank you.. means a lot :):)
7 months
Hi,Chrisann.
Beautiful and delicate watercolor, Ilike very much the soft colours.This is the better birthday gift for your sister, it's for all her life.
Mine first comment in your work, and as you said ,i love all you did, too.5*
Hugs.Vera Helena
7 months
Vera~ nice to met you and thank you :):) keep in touch
7 months
wonderful reminds me of dmy daughter always kissing her
her little brother. Those were the days! well done! ty
7 months
oh thank you!! :):) hugs
7 months
Hi Chrisann,

Great moment of memories.

regards Maree
7 months
Maree~ thank you ;):)
7 months
Lovely composition. Great sentiment. Kat Flint
7 months
Flint.. so glad you looked.. means a lot :)
7 months
very nice work Chrisann,great watercolours 5*
7 months
Daniel~ thank you! :)
7 months
Almost velvet, silky faces, so beautiful so elegant, loving and romantic feeling !Made with heart and fine fantasy.
7 months
Jolign~ thank you kindly :):)
7 months
Nice work full of tenderness !
7 months
Arduinna~thank you :):)
7 months
Dear Chrisann, a big step to paint portraits i suppose. You do here what i never did. Portraits in watercolor. Looks very difficult to me. You did it so well. I love the delicate colors and your very soft touch. Romantic atmosphere and a wonderful birthday gift. Best wishes , Robert xxx
7 months
Hi my dear friend.. Yes this was very hard to do. I thought I would never get it right or done. It was the best I could do with the watercolors.. Now off to something easier and fun. I surely hope my brother and sister don't think I made them ugly..
I got it in the mail yesterday.. thank you so!! hugs to you both and thank you again!! :):) oooxxxx
7 months
Beautifully painted and such a sweet composition Chrisann,5* warm hugs,Hazel
7 months
Hazel.. thank you so much means a lot ;)
7 months
Hi Chrissan.. this is wonderful .. i have never had a chance to spend my childhood with my only bro.. he studied, lived and married appart from me.. we are still appart from each other.. became an aunt in my 48.. :(( we had a few photo together.. wish you are all together with happiness and health.. love and respect to you from me..
7 months
Quasimodo~ I do understand as I have a younger brother and we were never together. I think of him a lot... and my sister and other brother we drifted apart as well.... so I try to hold on to the memories I once new.. thank you :):)
7 months
beautifully painted ,Amazing job with water colors.5*****
best regards
bobby
7 months
Bobby.. thank you this brighten my day :)
7 months
Chrisann, I love this picture, it is so sweet. Nice to know how you loved your brother. ~Celeste
7 months
Celeste~ Yes I still do.. even thought we don't talk anymore... hugs :)
7 months
Oh, I'm sorry, I have a brother like that too, we don't talk much, last time was when he had a stroke a couple years ago.
7 months
Family is so hard.. sometimes we are harder on each other then friends.. I never understood that... I hope he is doing better.. I love your newest painting! keep inspiring us all.. and keep in touch! :)
7 months
Chrisann, this is so sweet. Is your brother still the center of his sisters' affection? He is fortunate. Love how you painted your sister and the trace of a smile on your brother's face.
7 months
Henny~ No.. for my sister yes.. for me I have drifted away.. so I hold on to what I remember. Its all I have.. hugs :):) maybe that's why this painting was so hard to do...
7 months
Very sweet and tender.
7 months
Hi Kostas~ I am thrilled you took the time to look and comment. you made my day.. hugs ;)
7 months
What a lovely present for your sister. Nice work Chrisann.
7 months
Glenn~ thank you so! means so much:) I hope she likes it.. :):)
7 months
Beautiful tribute, well done, love the softness in their faces. Bravo. 5*****
7 months
Priscilla~ thank you.. you made my day :)
7 months
The golden children! This is so cute, great emotion, a lovely family portrait! xxx
7 months
Mags~ your words always make me smile :) thank you
7 months
This is so cool. great job with the color. Such a sensitive yet somewhat comical, if you think about it. Thank you for sharing
7 months
Frank~ thank you this really means a lot :)
7 months
What a lucky little guy! What a wonderful composition! I envy you watercolorists. I bet it was difficult but it turned out great. I'm sure they are very happy with this precious gift.Congratulations!
7 months
John.. thank you what kind words.. lets hope so! :)
7 months
cute scene 5***

Al
7 months
Hi my friend.. thank you.. means a lot :)
7 months
what a treasure to give your sister, very cute and well done, keep it up :}5*******
7 months
Loretta.. thank you .. you are making me smile away :)
7 months
blonde hair and blue eyes you two wont be the only ones to love him lucky lad painted with love by two adoring sisters
did you spoil him? 5***** ...regards james
7 months
James. thank you.. yes he was~you can tell! lol.
But we love him still and I miss him to. thanks you so much :)
7 months
see you have been busy,lovely soft feel to this one great painting,love it.
7 months
Hi my dear.. thank you .. you always make me smile ;)
7 months
Bravo, This is art. I love your work!!!
7 months
Dean~ WOW.. your words and support have me on cloud nine.. thank you so much :):)
7 months
Absolutely gorgeous portrait Chrisann! It is so realistic and beautiful! I am so impressed by the painstakingly done portrait! Your brother's eyes especially look like they are from a photograph.I love the composition too which shows so much love from you two sisters! This is truly a great work! Going to make it to the top! It was worth the wait on this work of yours my dearest friend!
7 months
oh you really have me smiling away. It took so long and was so hard to do.. I am very nervous on how my sister and brother will think... but I believe its the thought and time that counts.. thank you so much. I hope this will make it.. will see.. many hugs... and more :):) hope your having fun!
7 months
Hi Chrisann,sorry i'm late with my comment,i was here and i was stay long to see every detailed of this wonderful painting and than i didn' put the comment,i was forget it.;-(
Chrisann this portrait give a wonderful mood,excellent done with very lovely colors and wonderful light.5*****
See you!
7 months
Zivka~ Thank you so much.these words help me grown and get to my art table.. thank you again ~smiling away!
7 months
Beautiful figures, so soulful!
7 months
thank you so much.. you have me smiling big:)
7 months
great watercolour work, I particularly like the more abstract pieces, thanks for the comments
7 months
Sandra~ I agree.. but I try and learn.. thank you means so much :) Plus teaching myself so it was so hard.. hugs :)
7 months
Very nice Chrisann. Hope your sister enjoys. d
7 months
thank you D~ means a lot ;)
7 months
Beautiful work, Chrissan, great use of colors, such a lovely expression!
7 months
Varvara~ thank you.. this means so much :)
7 months
I like natural and sweet moment that you have sent here! Love the tones too!!!
7 months
Dorina~ thank you... as I adore your newest one.. thank you again :)
7 months
I love the innocence and the simplicity of this portraits,I am blessed with two sisters living near me
7 months
My dear friend.. thank you for your support, help and always there for me.. this means so much!:)
7 months
This is just adoreable. I smiled as soon as I seen it. It kind of reminded me of my sisters. When we weren't fighting and pulling each others hair we would hug. Really well done with those faces and I love the blue eyes on the little guy. 5***** for sure - Joyce
7 months
Joyce~ yes.. same with them and me... thank you for the kind words.. my brother was hard cause he looked like a girl so I had to man him up some how.. lol.. many hugs:)
7 months
Wow, Chrisann, what a beautiful and moving painting. I love the delicate style you have used. I am very close to my siblings too and this painting actually brought tears to my eyes as my emotions welled up. This is such a beautiful, thoughtful and sensitive gift. With warm regards, Veena
7 months
Veena~ Oh my you have me tearing up now.. I miss them a lot and havent seen either one for a long time so it was from a photo I treasure.. I hope they like it... many hugs and thank you so much :)_
7 months
Chrisann, this is a watercolor wonder! Beautiful - especially those blue eyes! Fantastic work and great memories! 5*+++++....
Hugs, Rene
7 months
Rene~ thank you.. I am so overwhelmed.. this means so much to me ;)
7 months
Dear Chrisann, very hearty scene and composition! Nice present you did! "5" :))
7 months
Hi Guntis~ thank you for such supporting kind words.. means the world to me.. ;)
7 months
Hi Chrisann! Wow this is great chick, I love the sentiment here and the colours you've used are great. All in all a lovely painting, you should be proud! :-)
7 months
Hi My Friend.. thank you so much! Your words mean so much... and all your support. Your a great friend.. ~many hugs ;):)
7 months
How gorgeous is this painting Chrisann!! - I love it - It must have been fun growing up with those two, - you reflect a very loving family! Beautiful! 5***
7 months
Charleen~ They are something~ lol. They were always up to something and I was the oldest Being good.. lol thank you so much ~ means a a lot ;)
7 months
How very cute Chrisann...and you put three children together kissing and they totally connected! Bravo...not an easy feat! You are doing SO WELL. Keep up the good work! 5****5****5 Love Nancy
ps. no uglies there.....just cuties!
7 months
Oh Nancy!~ You have me smiling from ear to ear.. thank you so much.. You have really helped me out with seeing and studying your paintings. thank you so much.. hugs ;):)
7 months
Chrisann...it is so easy to make you smile! You are doing soooo well...learning so much and getting it right! Study away and ask all the questions you want! Love Nancy
7 months
Oh My dear friend... I just saw this beautiful caring comment.. Thank you so much an for sure you know I will ask again.. your the best :):)
6 months
ugly - are you mad chrisann??? they are adorable and this must evoke such wonderful memories. how sweet and meaningful and very nicely done. yeah!!!!
7 months
Carol~ thank you so much. I am so nervous on their outcome cause they haven't seen it yet.. thank you.. you really help me along ;):) hugs
7 months
Hi Chrisanne - I love the style of this painting. You did a fantastic job - love it and a definite 5 ***** from Mike
7 months
Micheal~ thank you this means so much!! you made my day:)
7 months
the emotion in this work is outstanding. The bond of love between the three of you is excellently expressed in this painting. I love it and I think they will simply TREAUSURE IT!
7 months
Carma~ I am so thrilled you looked at this and all you said..this made my day.. hugs ;):)
7 months
it has a wonderful soft other worldliness about it,love it!
7 months
Mary~ thank you I am so thrilled :)
7 months
Lovely Watercolour painting Chrisann! Nice children's portrait. Soft colours in this portrait! Superb! 5***** Regards Angela
7 months
Angela~ Thank you! This means so much.. hugs ;)
7 months
Hi Chrisann. Awww how sweet this lovely gift is. A beautiful painting. You have done an awesome job with this portrait of your family. I bet your sister will be over the moon with this. I can see you evolving in this one too. I bet you must be pretty pleased with it too. A brilliant job A gorgeous well constructed water colour. Worth 5 stars and more. And congratulations in getting into most popular. You deserve it ever so much both for this work and for your wonderful support of so many of us here on PIL. Kerry xxxxxx Kisses for stars. :))
7 months
Kerry~ Thank you so very much~ And most popular today. I almost fell out of my chair when I saw that when logging in... I am on cloud nine wow~ hugs:) your so sweet... your words help me ;):)
7 months
Beautiful ! I love your soft colors, they're perfect to depict the tenderness of this scene. You made an excellent job with these glazes, it's really lovely !
7 months
Isabelle~ thank you for noticing the glazes. It was hard and I wasn't to happy with it.. but maybe now.. hugs ;)
7 months
Dear, Chrisann! What a lovely scene! I think this is wonderful gift, this work full of love! Absolutely great, my dear friend!
7 months
Hi Katerina~ thank you so much.. I am on cloud nine! hugs :)
7 months
Sorry...I am busy for last few days to vote for your wonderful piece. Beautiful composition and lovely colors. full of tenderness and togetherness. excellent work. 5*****
7 months
HI Oldivad~ thank you~ When you look at my work and comment.. always makes my day.. thank you so much :):) you really help me grow and learn... ;ooo
7 months
Hi, Chrisann, I'm the administrator for the group Power of Love
, and I'd love you to add this picture to the group. (accepted)
7 months
I am so honored and touch to be apart of power of love! thank you!
7 months
Wonderful work depicting love and family closeness. Love the soft colours too!5*****
7 months
Oh you make me smile away.. your the best my friend.. keep painting together ;)
7 months
love your style
7 months
William.. oh you made my morning.. thank you!! hugs
7 months
No uglyness to see here:) just 3 sweet little kids that love each other. Yes I suppose it was hard to do, I never tried a portrait, maybe you inspire me here and should I give it a try too:)
7 months
Jose~ Well to hear that I might have inspired you.. made this all so worth it! I love hearing those words.. so give it a try and I want to try more flowers as I find them so hard! many hugs for making my day... thank you so much :)
7 months
beautiful, touching and sooooooooooooo cute ! :>
7 months
Oh Daisy.. thank you! You always make me smile :)
7 months
you too :>
7 months
:):)
6 months
I wanna be the one in the middle - LOL...

Great work Chrisann...!!!
7 months
Steven.. oh thank you.. your to funny! My brother loved it.. just wont admit it... thank you again :)
7 months
Lovely watercolour work Chrisann.
Best wishes,
Dick.
7 months
Dick.. I am smiling away.. thank you :)
7 months
beautiful portraits great watercolour 5 ***** Steve
7 months
Steve~ thank you.. this means to world to me coming from you.. ;)
7 months
Very soft and lovely painting.Well done!
7 months
Vania~ thank you.. your making me smile:):)
7 months
thank you i value your comments so much.
7 months
Marie~ your welcome and I am so glad.. hugs:)
7 months
An absolutely beautiful expression! I love the way that the boy's eyes are expressed so masterfully! Wonderful composition - WELL DONE!!!
7 months
Lisa thank you so much.. you have me smiling and tears flowing to.. So glad on your response and your wonderful words.. thank you!: )
7 months
Dear Chrisann. Such a beautiful and sensitive portrait!, Wonderful delicate feeling with your technique. Your brother has eyes look just like yours. So much love expressed between you all! A deep and meaningful portrait for your sisters birthday so beautifully painted! She will love it! .5*****
Hugs for you..: )xxx
7 months
Dawn~ Thank you so much. You have no idea how much this means to me with all you said and just knowing you took the time to do this . has made my day the best now... your the best thank you :)
7 months
What a sweet painting! Ah... lucky child. Love it. I am just learning the ropes about replying to comments. Thank you for appreciating my art.
7 months
Leticia~ Well thank you! And your doing a great job~ you will see in know time this site is friendly and a lot of fun! So nice to met you.. and if you ever need help email peter the email contact is in the help section. He is wonderful and will respond to you and help.. :)
7 months
Impressive watercolour,,very tender,,Excellent work
7 months
Jan~ Thank you~ You have me smiling away just knowing you looked and said what you did.. very uplifting thank you :)
7 months
I like the soft colours very much ! Great and sweet at the same time : - )
7 months
Lene~ Thank you.. I am so excited you looked and said all you did.. thank you :)
7 months
this is delightful and so beautifully Painted...!!xx
7 months
Catherina~ thank you so much.. you brightened my day :)
7 months
sweet lovely scene, nice colors Chrisann.
7 months
Chris~ Thank you my friend...Means a lot and I know I need more practice with portraits :) :)
7 months
this work radiates with love!
regards Valeria
7 months
Valeria~ Thank you for noticing and this brings such joy to me with your kind words ..means a lot:)
7 months
Very sweet, Chrisann. A lovely soft painting.It works beautifully.
7 months
Nadine~ thank you so much..Your so kind and so supportive.. :):)
7 months
A picture of three angels!5*****
7 months
Krystyna~ My goodness this is such a awesome comment. Words I will always remember! Thank you:):)
7 months
Just absolutely beautiful. Love the dreamlight feeling you make in this painting. Love the soft colours. Love the story this says to me. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, Many, many, many stars for this watercolor.


Pam:):)
7 months
Pam~ You have me smiling and so happy this morning with your kind words and all you said. Truly put me on top of the world... many hugs:)
7 months
Cool painting Chrisann, the blueness of the eyes and style in witch it's rendered remind me of the movie Polar Express. 5*****
7 months
Richard~ Thank you so much.. this means so much to me... and you keep up the great work to:)
7 months
Oh Chrisann, this is so very beautiful my luv. Just gorgeous. I love the feeling coming from it. xxx paula
7 months
Paula~ thank you so much. I was hoping you would like and thank you for helping me learn and grow. many hugs my dear friend ;)
7 months
When I look at this painting I see Love! You caught a beautiful moment! 5*
7 months
Sand'art~ Thank you so much for looking and leaving such supportive kind words. It means so much:):)
7 months
Lovely Chrisann.
7 months
Dear Wendy~ Thank you! :) Lets the paint away this week!
7 months
My dear Chrisann,this is perfect gift for your sweetiest brother and sisster! Very warmest moment,lovely kisses and nicely atmosphere! You really know with watercolor! Oh,my dear,portrait in watercolor is so hard,but your work is successful and out of standards! Bravo! Many stars from me,hugs Ankica
7 months
Ankica~ Thank you for writing all you did~ It really made my day and I hope you realize how much this means to me! Coming for you has made my day:)
7 months
I love this Chrisann. Obviously painted with every ounce
of love in your heart.
Yes it's an ideal birthday gift indeed.
Methinks your brother has been blessed to have 2 beautiful sisters to love & cherish him.
I have tried watercolours but I have difficulty with them,
Much harder than I thought.
Keep up the good work, Hun. Tony. X
7 months
Tony~ Thank you from the bottom of my heart with saying all you did! Maybe one day you will be inspired again to give it a try. The two things I keep in mind is with this medium you start with your lights and build to your dark's and then make sure your water is your friend.. Wish we could paint together. many thanks again! :)
7 months
Hi Chrisann! I love this warm and lovely painting, I am sure ur sister was thilled with this beautiful capture. Love it! xx
7 months
Siobhan~ Thank you very much! I am waiting for a reply but so far not a peep. But I know she is busy to. I will keep you posted and let's hope she will she and feel the love I poured into this portrait for her. I wanted to capture how adorable she was as a baby... She really was and I had fun painting her in this piece.. ;)
7 months
I love the hazy effect Chrisann...it is a beautiful picture...xxx
7 months
Jules~ Thank you...you always make my day and inspired me with your work but also your words of encouragement and friendship to! many hugs
7 months
Hi Chrisanne, a few people in the house have admired this lovely portrait. Thank you too for nice comment. From Mike
7 months
Dear Micheal~ Well please tell them I said thank you and that was so kind to hear all that... Made my cloudy afternoon shine:)
7 months
Chrisann, Such delicatesoft colours. Also like the way you managed to blend the colours. Great stuff
7 months
Ian~ Thank you! I am smiling away with your kind and awesome words! Means the world to me ;)
7 months
Hello C,
I love this portrait work. Very beautiful children...captivating work...5*****, Judith Great Job
7 months
Judith~ Thank you and I can't express how much this means to me... many hugs:)
7 months
WoW!Stunning!Great watercolor!
Congratulations!
7 months
Hi Casoni~ I am thrilled just knowing you looked and liked.. Your so inspiring thank you:)
7 months
beautiful! full of tenderness and love
7 months
Oh thank you! I must see your new portrait.. wow...many hugs:)
7 months
Hi,Chrisann!Thanks a lot for your congratulations for my portrait of my dad.And thanks once more because your comment is a part of one great collection with so lovely comment about my dad,my feels through that painting.
See you soon!;-)
♥»»-(¯`v´¯)-»♥ hugs ♥«-(¯`v´¯)-««♥
7 months
You are so welcome and thank you to.. will for sure keep in touch.. can't wait to see your next painting :)
7 months
The best way to say I love you is to paint a ,love scene betwween brothers and sisters. What a beautiful present. My 5 stars and my warm hugs, Isaura
7 months
Isaura~ Thank you so much:) means the world
7 months
Hi Chrisann you have lovely blond hair when you were young and your brother and sister too. How old are they now. You all look very sweet when you were young. Memories isn't it you should keep it in your house. Its so beautifull.5x5 stars!!!!

Raymond.
7 months
Raymond.. thank you so much.. You always brighten my day with your kind and supporting words.
Looks like I might be keeping it.. as they won't reply to me... and i know my brother saw it..It's alright... sometimes those types of messages come across loud and clear... and right now I could use my family in this time of need... but you and the rest of the wonderful artists on here are my family! hugs
7 months
Chrisann I am so glad to know you have consider me as one of your family .It meams a lot to me because I am only child and had no brother or sister to love.You are very lucky my friend. But I like to call you sister Chrisann if you dont mind.

love,

Raymond.
6 months
your so kind my friend.. and I will call you my brother.. since my brothers don't have anything to do with me....
my dear brother Raymond have a wonderful day! :)
6 months
...What a soft hand you have Chrisann..this is so warm & gentle how can they not love it..well done to you.xx
7 months
Alison~ So good to hear from you.. and what a way to smile and start my day.. thank you again :)
7 months
Hi Chrisann, thanks for commenting on my work, yes I do sometimes use layers of wash in my watercolors, this is not termed glazing, glazing is for oils. Layers of wash is the general way watercolors are used, always working from light to dark, and from dark to light in oils, where the oil color is mixed with a medium to create thin transparent glaze, almost always used over a dry surface. Watercolor uses the white of the paper to create light and there are various mediums for WC but I don't use any.
6 months
Hi Janet~ Your so welcome. However I have heard many times from watercolor artist teachers that the layering with watercolors is also referred to as glazing.. So maybe I was informed wrong once again. hum... so thank you.
I use the transparent watercolors so the white of the paper comes through my colors capturing a depth and special look and my white area's I will either leave the white of the paper or paint in a deeper white with paint.. So many different area's to use this. Thank you for helping me and to correct a mistaken term with this glazing... makes you think... hugs :)
6 months
Janet~ I looked into this more and your so right.. once again a teacher whom doesn't use watercolors much gave me wrong info once again.. So others be careful on some information your given.. they are not always correct.. thank you again Janet :)
6 months
Hi Chrisann long time since i been here, nice to hear from you, im hoping to be back for awhile again, the inspiration from PIL is awesome, im loving your family portrait its very angelic :)
6 months
Debbie~ So glad you like and your words always up lift me... and I am honored to be apart of pil because I made friends like you and have been inspired by you all to... many hugs and don't stay away to long.. paint.. paint.. paint.. and email me to.. ;):)
6 months
Chrisann what a lovely scene 5*s my friend adorable hugs AG XX
6 months
Oh my dear.. thank you.. when I see you went to my gallery and then leave supporting comments like this.. it gets me to my art desk to paint again.. thank you.. I adore you girl :)
6 months
You are very welcome :) just seen your new one will have a peek right now :) XXXX
6 months
your the best.. I love your newest one! You really make your color stand out with such beauty! Hugs:)
6 months
The love shows...
I see my daughter kissing her little brother like this 2
*****

And thanks Chrisann for your comment on

Strange how even women kan appreciate these curves, ;)
6 months
lol.. and also dream on having them... hugs
5 months
A beautiful and lovely painting.Well done.
5 months
Wallace~ thank you~means so much :)
5 months
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