Striking 80s Watercolour Portrait on Paper

Soft yet striking 1980s watercolor portrait on paper, signed lower right, custom framed, depicting a red-haired woman leaning forward with an intent, self-possessed gaze. She wears a vivid coral-red blouse beneath a loose, patterned grey dress with painterly red and green accents, softened by a pink lace collar and layered jewelry. Her pose feels casual but commanding, with hands resting across an open book.

The work has a lovely balance of delicacy and attitude: translucent washes, gentle shading, and feathery brushwork give the figure an airy softness, while the direct eye contact and fashion styling lend it a distinctly 1980s editorial feel. Elegant, observant, and quietly theatrical.