June 16, 2016

Two's Company - Three's a....

I have a habit of painting over drawings I've done that no longer please me.

The profile here bothered me a lot.  I tried fixing her nose several times, but she still looks off - into the recycle pile!


layers of gesso and acrylics to create fresh background

charcoal sketch, acrylic paint



finished piece


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May 23, 2016

inner strength...

A simple art doll made of everyday objects: cardboard from cereal box, aluminum foil, masking tape, paper clay, wood pencils, brown paper bag, buttons, charms, misc. hardware, chopsticks...acrylic paint.

Have you ever seen the movie "Young Frankenstein"?  I think she could be Igor's mother :-)







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April 29, 2016

Armature

Creating an armature using wire and aluminum foil...

torso and legs

add arms

bend knees

cover with foil

addition of paper clay

cover hands with yarn

where she goes from here, is anyone's guess!

April 25, 2016

The red head...

I'm working on facial drawing/painting facial features.  It's a challenge!  Lately I've only been blocking in the eye socket(s) without drawing the eye in and winging it with painting only.


Something about my original drawing was bugging me.  I applied some gesso to her forehead and nose and painted in the background...I think this is a bit better...she still looks rather stern - maybe she's unhappy with her nose job!

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