Tuesday, November 7, 2017

My First "Beautiful Face"


I love Jane Davenport's book entitled Beautiful Faces. It didn't disappoint.

I decided to do my first attempt at a "beautiful face" upside down in my art journal book because (1) one of Jane's samples in the book was upside down and I thought that it was cool, and (2) I was pretty sure that it would be a failure, and I figured that if it was upside down you couldn't tell right away how bad it was. 

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I'm happy with how the sketch came out, but am stymied with the color blending of the skin tone. Not sure if it's the type of paint that I used (2/$4 at Ben Franklin) or my technique. Or maybe I should water down the paint . . . or . . .  hmmmm . . . 

I used origami paper from Honolulu Aunty for the background, painted over with one of the paints that I used for the girl's face. Thanks again, Aunty!
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10 comments:

K and S said...

so so pretty!

Chet Colson said...

Honestly, I see no flaws. Beautiful face. I like expressive eyes.

Honolulu Aunty said...

Beautiful!!!

Leslie's pics said...

sooo neat!! I like how you're using your stamps too...no go to waste!!

jalna said...

Thanks Kat!

Chet, when I used to take a lot of portrait photos, I would focus on the eyes. I loved how they are so reflective.

Thanks Aunty! Your paper is coming in so handy!

Les, I looooove using the stamps!

Susan said...

Her eyes...wow! It's perfect! I spy a stamp set I have : )

Anonymous said...

So pretty! I love the colors that you used.

Izsmom

jalna said...

Susan, that's a cool set, yah! I love that I'm getting to use some of my stamps!

Thanks Izsmom!

mmiissee said...

I like this drawing and colors are amazing.

jalna said...

Thank you, Mmiissee!