Friday, June 21, 2013

Summer of Color week 2 +

And the greatest of these is love
alligator in Savannah wildlife refuge










To the left is my latest bald lady.  Layers of paint, stencils and collage are my favorite techniques and are found here.  I also used some Pan Pastels on her face.  I find that I pay more attention to features and structure this way - I often use hair as a way to cover wonky head shape or face elements.  I am a great admirer of Pam Carriker's portraits (and her art in general).  I love the way she "architects" portraits that are built on musculature and bone structure - but are still full of so much character.  (and I get to take a class with her in Saluda NC in October - wahoo!!!).  The photo is from the Savannah wildlife preserve from a trip yesterday with my grandson.  Sadly we only saw 2 alligators - he was hoping for more.  Below is evidence that I am also sketching the other half of the human race - this man was in a Sunday paper magazine section - his face is a bit wider than IRL - but otherwise close to how he looked.  This was meant to be a quick sketch so i didn't go back to fix much.

The lady is my entry for Summer of Color (not Color of Summer as i called it last week).  You can find the challenge here - Go check all the wonderful art there and participate yourself.  This week was orange and hot pink.  I am also linking to Paint Party Friday hosted by Eva and Kristin - more eye candy to view!  Thanks so much for stopping by to take a look - have a blessed and art filled day.
man from NY Times supplement
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50 comments:

  1. Mary C. NasserJune 21, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    You are on a roll with your portraits and stencils!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 24, 2013 at 12:36 PM

      Thanks so much Mary - congrats on becoming a "Stencil Girl"!

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  2. FayeJune 21, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    You do good faces. Love the Summer of Color piece. (I have been calling it Colors of Summer myself).

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 24, 2013 at 12:37 PM

      thanks so much Faye - I am really having fun with it this time around

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  3. Tammie DickersonJune 21, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    I love the way you have painted the woman, so much depth and energy! Beautiful!

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 24, 2013 at 12:38 PM

      Thanks so much Tammie - encouragement is a wonderful thing!

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  4. Terri CoronaJune 21, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    She's so beautiful! Just a gorgeous face, especially her eyes.

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 24, 2013 at 12:39 PM

      Thanks Terri - trying to work on all parts of the face - but eyes are so important

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  5. Valerie-JaelJune 21, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Love your bald lady, what fun! Valerie

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 24, 2013 at 12:39 PM

      Bit of a new direction for me! Thanks for always being so supportive!

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  6. GlorV1June 21, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Yes your bald lady is fun. I love your faces. Your faces always have feeling.:) Happy PPF!

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 24, 2013 at 12:40 PM

      Thanks so much Gloria - I very much appreciate your comments.

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  7. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJune 21, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    She is stunningly beautiful! I love 1 Corinthians 13:13 as well. Blessings!

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 25, 2013 at 11:59 AM

      Thanks Arnoldo - always appreciate your comments!

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  8. Shahrul NizaJune 21, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    How beautiful she is!. She emanates love & kindness :). Beautiful background, looks spiritual. I LOVE it!

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  9. GigglesJune 21, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Love your bald lady she is full of character...and the love on her head says it all!! The man is a grumpy pants....but good job!!

    Hugs Giggles

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 25, 2013 at 12:01 PM

      Thanks - although the face is too wide - that guy did indeed look like that!

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  10. Tracey FKJune 21, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    love that heart on her face... it is turning into a great series... love the bald ladies...xx

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 25, 2013 at 12:02 PM

      Thanks so much Tracey-didn't start as an idea for a series but seems to be going there.

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  11. ElisaJune 22, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    lovely portraits Gina. Such beauty!

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  12. LeoviJune 22, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    I love the light emanating from his eyes!

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  13. Sharon FritchmanJune 22, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    I absolutely LOVE your "bald lady!" She is so beautiful!!!! You created a wonderful work of art for the SOC challenge and you used the colors perfectly!!!!

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  14. FelicityJune 22, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    that's interesting way to say - love is most important whatever we do :)

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 25, 2013 at 12:05 PM

      I saw a piece of tag art in an old Somerset mag and thought she definitely needed some headgear! Thanks for stopping by

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  15. dentheJune 22, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Great face and lovely cap on her head. Love the splash of color!

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  16. Paula - Buenos AiresJune 22, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Awesome to be able to read the back stage of the paintings too. :D

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  17. minnemieJune 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    She indeed has beautiful bone structure... oh for cheekbones like hers!:-)

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  18. K J DJune 22, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Great sketch.... love her eyes!

    Karen x

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  19. Ayala ArtJune 22, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Found it! :oD
    I love your bald lady! and your sketch of the man is perfect for the June Guys! ;oD

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 25, 2013 at 12:08 PM

      Glad you found it - thanks for being so persistent!

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  20. ErikaJune 23, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    Wonderful ♥ love the love!

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  21. Cris, Oregon ArtistJune 23, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Love the heart on her cheek. HPPF

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  22. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJune 24, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Love the layers and the portrait of the bold lady. :)

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  23. KristinJune 24, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    SO beautiful! I love the bald head and the word "Love" on it! Gorgeous work, thank you, xoxo

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 25, 2013 at 12:12 PM

      Thanks Kristin - I work harder on the facial structure when I can't hide my mistakes with hair - LOL

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  24. Gloria j ZucaroJune 24, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    I love the colors and the heart on her face along with the quote. Thank you for your comment on my blog.

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  25. JezJune 24, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    It is so wonderful to see a face that is different from the ordinary run, and your bald lady is beautiful. Occasionally I see a girl or woman with a shaven head, and think how lovely she looks, and your 'love' lady is so perfectly done. And somehow it's only now, on scrolling back to look at her again that I see the heart on her cheek! Your background fits with her so well.
    It's so nice to have you among my 'followers', I'm so glad to see you there - thank you.

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 25, 2013 at 12:15 PM

      You definitely made my day - that is so what I am striving for - something a bit different.

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  26. Lisabella RussoJune 25, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    I love her eyes and her cap is just charming! What a neat shot of the alligator. I almost never draw the other half of the human race, when I do, they tend to end up looking like women anyway...

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