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Twilight Smile
mixed media on paper
9" x 12"
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This is one of the faces I painted for the
29 faces challenge (Face 7). My obsession in this painting was creating layers - layers of stenciling, collage, stamping, washes until I was ready to draw a face. I did use a reference as I drew this woman, but I didn't worry too much about getting an exact likeness. I've doodled faces for most of my life, but I find that sometimes looking at real faces when I draw really helps me with getting the details and expression right. This woman's crooked half smile really appealed to me!
I'm also sharing this with
Paint Party Friday. Check it out to see some wonderful art and join in the fun. Thanks so much for visiting!!!
Lovely technique and texture! Very beautiful styling!
ReplyDeleteLovely colours and texture, and I like the way you have done the hair.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! She has a lovely Mona Lisa like smile :) Super layering too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours, love the depth achieved through the layers. Valerie
ReplyDeleteWow! So many layers and textures to create such a beautiful background for your portrait.
ReplyDeletei love the interesting and cool background, your face is wonderful! xo
ReplyDeletelove the layering in this lovely portrait!
ReplyDeleteHer smile is wonderful - I always love layers especially in portraits
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job, I like all the layers.
ReplyDeleteVery nice layering..very nice smile!
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Lovely! I love seeing the underneath peeking through!. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteOh great picture. Kim
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