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Eskimo Mother and Child

Watercolor - My family is of the Eskimo culture - the village is located above the artic circle, on the northwest coast line. My mother was born in the village of Kiana. Kotzebue is the nearest "big" village.

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Ed Kane

Well Done. The emotion of the mother towards the child is very evident. The colors and the textures look great. 5+

over 1 year ago

Alethea

Wow - thank you so much for giving me the desire to do more!

over 1 year

Zivka Koceva Karadjovska

I love this emotions,beautiful colours you use in it make the watercolour so nice.5*

over 1 year

Alethea

Thank you so very much. The eskimo woman is my grandmother - and she's carrying my mother. I'm so glad Mom was able to see this painting before she passed away.

over 1 year

Robert Doesburg

Very nice Mother and Child Alethea...beautiful colours...I like that :-)..Well done..
Gr,Robert

over 1 year

Alethea

I appreciate your comments. Thank you so much.

over 1 year

daniel perkowski

nice work Alethea 5*

over 1 year

Alethea

Thank you so very much Daniel.

over 1 year

Priscilla M Norris

A very beautiful expressive watercolour, well done Alethea. 5*****

over 1 year

Alethea

Thank you so very much Priscilla!

8 months

varvara

Lovely work, superb composition!!!5*****

over 1 year

Alethea

Thank you!!This in one of my favorite paintings. I am still amazed by what comes out of my paint brushes.

8 months

alison rowen

She looks like her mom Alethea..very beautiful painting..xx

over 1 year

Alethea

Thank you so much Alison!

8 months

quasimodo

Hi Alethea.. very nice to meet you and see your art at the first time.. you have a pure a soft style that makes me relaxed.. i love all kinds of ethnic artworks and this is a beautiful watercolor.. faces are lovely and also the expressions.. many stars with my kindly respect to you..

over 1 year

Alethea

Hi Quasi - thank you so much for your beautiful words.

8 months

Jules

Yes this is such a beautiful picture of mother and child xx

over 1 year

Alethea

Thank you Jules. I have longed to paint about my culture and can't seem to get them all on canvas as fast as I'd like to. there are times when I feel my pipes are going to burst because of the need to paint. Does that make sense?

8 months

Vicky Salcedo

paint a much tenderness, felicidades
greetings
Vicky

over 1 year

Alethea

Thanks Vicky - I appreciate you comment!

8 months

Albert Howard

lovely water colors.nicely done

9 months

Alethea

Thank you ever so much!!

8 months

Alethea

Thank you Albert. Much appreciate your kindness.

8 months

Heidi Kunkel

I love this! This is precious and it reminds me of some book of art my mom has of Eskimos. I can't think of the artist's name. I am from Alaska, so I find Eskimo culture wonderful. :) Sometimes I think of drawing dog sleds or even a blanket toss.

8 months

Alethea

Hello Heidi - I've read just about everything I can get my hands on (to my grandchildren) and the best illustrator I've found is Barbara Lavelee. Thanks for your comments and I'm glad this picture invoked good emotions for you!

8 months

Sandy

A wonderful painting!!!

8 months

Alethea

Thank you terribly much - it's wonderful to share my culture with others - then to have them appreciate it is "over the moon".

8 months

Nalini (Adhishray)

A very special mother and child work! I love all mother and child pieces. This is so unique!5*****

8 months

Alethea

I have been so busy, that I haven't been able to get online for quite some time, (as you can see), and wanted to touch base with you. Thank you so very much for your comments. I love your style of painting and have tried it myself. Yours are better! :)

6 months

Oldivad

lovely and nicely painted. nice handle of watercolor. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 5*****

8 months

Alethea

I am so thankful for your comments. (Christmas and New Years were quite wonderful! Thanks again!)

6 months

jolign

Very beautiful theme. The warm boundary between mother and child is so evident.

8 months

Alethea

Thank you so very much. I enjoyed going through your art. I can spend hours looking at the various art works on this website. I absolutely loose myself in the amount of emotion that each of us have and how the artists love to paint.

6 months

Alexandra G

Hi, I'm the administrator for the group My Art, my style

, and I'd love you to add one of your pictures to the group.

Hello Alethea...this is a very special group as it is designed to show your destinctive style and technique....you are allowed to upload only one piece it does not have to be this one so choose wisely my friend Best wishes Alexandra G XX (accepted)

8 months

Chrisann

Hi, I'm the administrator for the group Lend a hand ~ with your Watercolor work

, and I'd love you to add this picture to the group. (accepted)

8 months

Chrisann

Hi, I'm the administrator for the group Lend a hand ~ with your Watercolor work

, and I'd love you to add this picture to the group. (accepted)

8 months

Robert Doesburg

Hello Alethea,
I wish you a Merry XMas and a wonderful and happy 2010.
All the best, Robert

8 months

Alethea

Hi Robert! Thank you for your wishes! I have been very excited with the happiness shown throughout my loved ones at Christmas. So sorry it's so late getting back to you. But hopefully I shall be uploading much more of my work soon.

6 months

Joy Walford

lovely painting the love shines through

8 months

Alethea

Thank you so much Joy. Looks like we have that in common! I send you my best...Alethea

6 months

Angela Susan Harrison

Very nice painting of Eskimo Mother and Child.Warm and dedicated. Love the colour, shape and form in this painting. 5***** Regards Angela

8 months

Alethea

Angela I appreciate your words deeply. Until I found this website, they have been living in my portfolio, in the dark, waiting to show themselves. I am so happy with this website and the comments from such wonderful artists - as yourself. I am thankful.

6 months

arunthathi

beautiful work.
You are a talented artist,carry on painting......

8 months

Alethea

Thank you deeply for your kind words. I soak them in and they shine in my heart. Who wouldn't love that?

6 months

fraya lambert

Lovely feel and mood.

7 months

Alethea

Fraya - thank you so very much for your kind and thoughtful words.

6 months

Maree Jolleau

Hello Alethea. There is such a tenderness in this image. I love it. Lovely soft watercolour work.
regards Maree

7 months

Alethea

Hello Maree - thank you so much for your comments. I, also, appreciate your talent. Your paintings are so deep and make a person think. How great is THAT!!!

6 months

Veena

This is so beautiful Althea!!!:)

7 months

Alethea

Hi Veena - thank you deeply for your words. I have been through your work and love your style!

6 months

ruby lockett

You've rendered this with such great sensitivity.

7 months

Alethea

Thank you so much Ruby. I appreciate your comment!!

6 months

mac 08

a wonderful watercolour 5***** and thank you for your comment on my work it ment a lot to me
regads Ricky

7 months

Alethea

Thanks so much for your words! Artists need to help each other. I feel that's so important to have support and healthy criticism. That's why I carefully chose this website to share my work. Artists like me can be easily damaged until they gain confidence in their work.

6 months

Micheal Giddens

Beautiful expressions and so delicate. Very lovely and 5 ***** from Mike

6 months

Alethea

Thank you Mike. At times I feel so inadequate when I see other peoples art, like yours. I appreciate you commenting. :)

6 months

Rod Davis

Tender and heartfelt....really well captured. Nice one.

6 months

Celeste Schor

Very sweet!

6 months

Stefani Karadjovska

I love the composition,VERY beautiful.

4 months

Vivian Da Artist

Very adorable!

2 months

Ray Serna

Excellent work. Even in the cold Artic Circle the love between mother and child warms the heart.

2 months

Nigel Mc Clements

gorgeious

1 month

donna

Beautiful.

21 days

Carmela Fuda

Beautiful expressive faces.You could feel the love. Great portrait great work.

3 days

Albertus Joseph

wonderful!

3 days

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I have been waiting for years to delve into my art. Now that I am retired, I am loving the act of dedicating my free time to my passion - my art. Mostly, it pleases my husband, and right now, I am so grateful to give him this joy.

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