Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Colors of Summer - Week 1

Colors of Summer - Turquoise / Citron Green
It's finally here - Summer of Color 2013 hosted by the fabulous Kristin on her blog (here).  This summer is artist's choice in color - meaning we vote on two colors the week before and majority rules.  This week is turquoise and citron  green (Kristin has examples of these colors here.  Because I am working on my "faces" right now - I chose to paint this young woman with peacock feather hair.  I am really enjoying drawing and painting faces - right now I am working on getting rid of some of my "outlining" and using shading and color to define edges.  Of course, I am always working on features.  Hope to get some children's and men's faces in soon as well.  It's amazing how practice dispels fear of trying something.  Not perfect - but then it never will be!!!  Happy arting - have a blessed and art filled day!

31 comments:

  1. She is so cool with the peacock feather hair!!

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  2. She is beautiful!!. I LOVE her peacock hair, so gorgeous :).

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    1. The colors for week 1 just shouted peacock feathers!

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  3. She's so cool! I LOVE love love the idea of peacock feathers in her hair and the rest of her features are so soft and alluring. Thanks for playing along, so happy to have you, xoxo

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    1. I am working on my faces! Week 1 colors just shouted peacock feathers to me-thanks for hosting this fun challenge!

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  4. She's wonderful, I adore her hair!

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    1. Maybe I've started a new hair trend LOL! Thanks for stopping by and commenting

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  5. that is such a neat idea, love it. Happy SOC, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  6. Oh great, I get to comment. I couldn't comment before, this wasn't coming up. Love your girl with her peacock hair. The colors are awesome. She is a lot of fun. I always love your work. Take care.

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    1. Sometimes that comment thing is wonky - usually works after refreshing the page. Thanks for your lovely comment Gloria

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  7. she is lovely!!! Look forward to seeing more summer of colors from you!

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  8. Oh I do lov e her hair, she is beautiful.

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    1. I may have started a new hair trend - LOL - thanks so much Sharon

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  9. the feathered hair is actually quite beautiful... we used to have neighbours who had peacocks and they are glorious...xx

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    1. We have some peacocks in the neighborhood as well - funny creatures - they walk around as if the world belongs to them. I guess if you are that gorgeous it goes to your head! Thanks Tracey

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  10. I really love your beautiful lady! And her hair is so creative and gorgeous!

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  11. She is stunning.... I just LOVE her hair!

    Thank you for your comment btw :)

    Karen x

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  12. Gorgeous portrait! Love how you incorporated the challenge colors. :)

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  13. Wonderful...she looks wise ...x

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  14. Love her peacock feather hair - what a great idea! She's beautiful.

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  15. Love how you've done the peacock feathers on her hair.

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  16. Love her face, slightly ghostly appearance, with the fantastic hair!

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