This lady was pretty much based on the SOC week 4 challenge - charcoal grey and pink. These are not colors I usually work in - I tend to go more with bright jewel tones. I wanted the background to have the pink - so I sprayed with Dylusions - I think it's called bubblegum. Since the collaged lady would be a kind of busy image - I wanted the rest of the background to be just the white of the paper. Then I drew the outline of the face and features and collaged old book pages (torn) over the background. The nose , eyes and lips were cut out of the text, a little larger than the sketch and then drawn and painted over. I used a little pink acrylic, some Titanium white and grey and black on the face. I also used some blues in the shadows (Pan Pastels). And here she is - The verse on the bottom is from 1Peter 5:7 - cast your cares upon him. I worry a lot more than I should - so this verse is very dear to my heart.I am linking with this worried lady to Summer of Color (here), Paint Party Friday (here), and to Artist's Play Room (here). Please go and visit these sites to see the work of the wonderful artists who participate. Even better - submit your own art work - the online art community is so encouraging. I know I wouldn't have come as far as I have (with a lot more way to go) without that encouragement.
Thanks so much for visiting - have a blessed and art filled weekend.
She is beautiful, but very, very worried!
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm so late - crazy week - but thanks Sharon
DeleteBeautiful piece with the worried face1 Valerie
ReplyDeleteThanks Valerie - luckily I didn't realize what a crazy week this would be or I would have been worried too
DeleteI love the encouragement and the community of my blogging buddies as well.... and this is a fab way to use the colour prompts... she looks quite pensive I think xx
ReplyDeleteSorry to be so late responding - thanks Tracey
DeleteWhat a great idea to compose a portrait of text!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Thank you Mary
DeleteShe is beautiful but obviously very worried.Really terrific with the text included!! Good job!
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Thank you my dear - you are a great encourager!
DeleteShe does look worried, but I really like your use of text to make up her face, fabulous work!
ReplyDeleteSorry to be so late replying - thank you so much
DeleteVery creative and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Faye
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Deleteshe's beautiful-love the collaged book page bits peeking thru her face! Happy PPF and nice job with the SOC challenge!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda
DeleteI am so impressed with what you have created. When I look at her I want to know more. Who is she? What is she thinking about? I love it when a painting makes me think and wonder.
ReplyDeleteThe blogging community is incredibly supportive. I am so glad to be a part of it.
Thank you - I think that is the best compliment.
DeleteAbout 15 years ago I did a series of bald women with colored backgrounds. It was in honor of my sister who had cancer. This piece of yours is beautiful and brings back memories.
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Thank you for sharing Nicole - I love to get to know my online friends better. Thanks for your encouraging comment.
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ReplyDeleteoh dear she does look worried, nice job with the theme!
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine
DeleteYou captured the worry well... I love the symbolism of the torn words as well: it reminds me that it is so often my thoughts that run wild and cause and/or increase the worry and thus fragments my peace/sanity!
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly what I was thinking when I did that. I am continuing to pray for your little boy
DeleteShe is really amazing, dear Gina! A very creative idea and making, with wonderful worked Details. HPPF and Weekend :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much - sorry took me so long to get back - fairly psycho week
DeleteLove love love this ♥
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise -
DeleteShe is so beautiful and oh so wonderful and creative! I love how you used this week's soft SOC colors!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for leaving such a lovely comment Sharon
DeleteSuch a strong face and bold eyes. Fantastic. xox
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your encouragement Corrine
DeleteGorgeous soul...she is a being of deep beauty and carries a mysterious presence. Such a powerful piece..stunning eyes...and simply beautiful!
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Oh Victoria - what a lovely and encouraging comment. Thank you
DeleteHer life is an important story and You have told it beautifully. I like words on face very much, and eyes.
ReplyDeleteThis wasn't an easy challenge, but You did it well.
Thank you so much for that lovely comment
DeleteI think I'd be worried if I had the words of my thoughts showing on my face - fabulous strong image
ReplyDeleteThank you Helena - you are right - that may be part of her problem
DeleteThis is so good. You've really captured that worried expression on her face and I love all the collaged book pages that makes up her face.
ReplyDeleteThanks - maybe I see that expression too often when I look in the mirror!!!
DeleteWOW! This is my favorite piece of yours thus far. Her features almost looked carved into the printed collage pieces and those eyes are truly mesmerizing. I also LOVE the Biblical reference. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThanks for that very encouraging comment. I am having fun "playing" and working on faces. I even had to paint a full length (almost 6' tall) Jesus for VBS this week. Unfortunately I only had 1 day to do it. But it does look like the pictures you see of him.
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