I'd Be Smiling If I Wasn't So Desperate is a painting by Paul Lovering which was uploaded on December 11th, 2014.
I'd Be Smiling If I Wasn't So Desperate
The Amazing and iconic Josephine Baker captured in watercolour .
Title
I'd Be Smiling If I Wasn't So Desperate
Artist
Paul Lovering
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
The Amazing and iconic Josephine Baker captured in watercolour .
Uploaded
December 11th, 2014
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Comments (14)
Sandi Mikuse
Oh Yes, the soulful Josephine Baker, exposed!!! Those eyes, Paul...oh my goodness! You take my breath away....!!! I almost feel as though I shouldn't look...that I am intruding....you are soooo good!!! Don't you ever put that paintbrush down my talented friend!!! L/F
Heather King
you render me speechless and constantly leave me in AWE of your brilliant passionate talented mind F&V
Nancy Kane Chapman
You've gotten so good with these portraits, it's tough to know how to comment. Just know that I'm always amazed and enriched by your skill and interpretive powers. Josephine is staring right at me!!! Bravo, Paul. And warmest holiday wishes to you and family also!!!
P J Lewis
She was one of my favorite portraits, but you have taken her to another level...that intense look in her eyes....I mean, it's hard for the viewer to finally look away!
Paul Lovering replied:
Greetings dear PJ , your wonderful words always inspire , I am just so delighted you like this portrait . My Best wishes Paul .
Frank Winters
I always want to meet Josephine in the flesh -- now I have. A marvelous poem to her, Paul -- marvelous as always. F/L
Paul Lovering replied:
Would that be something Frank , she was an amazing lady , born way beyond her time ...I am just over the moon you like this portrait my friend .. Special thanks Paul .
Christel Roelandt
`Clear the way for my crash landing... I've done it again Another number for your notes...` No no never just another number you are a star and you light up the room, my dear Paul!! I love the aubergine and plum tones here, so warm and melancholy and always that perfect gaze. Painted from the Soul with Lovering, beautiful, my friend!! Glass of Gris :) and cheers to you and send us some snow, OK?? xx Christel. L&F&T
Paul Lovering replied:
Whooooooooo Wheeeeeeee , Dear Christel , My words do rebound when I get hyper !!!! " Clear the way for my crash landing " ha ha , but your terrific comments guild my arts .. Wow and thank you so much how you've lifted me on this Thursday after my ---------- ... chink chink glass of gris rebounded Cheers Paulxox
Suzi Gessert
Paul, you know how much I love, love your expressive style. This is just one of many. But it absolutely makes me not want to look away. Her eyes (always the eyes, yes?!) capture me. Beautiful, intense. l/f
Paul Lovering replied:
Awwwwwwwwwwww Dear Suzi your Fantastic words and promotion of my arts are so valued , you press me to improve and deliver , this I LOVE , I send you a big hug my dear friend ..Paulxx
Norman Johnson
What a soulful portrait.
Paul Lovering replied:
Norman you are a Gent , I thank you for all your wonderfully positive comments on my arts ,, Best wishes Paul