I have been very focused on faces (as my DH says - I've left out half the human race - mostly female faces). So what excuse could I have for not participating in Martha's 29 Faces challenge??? NONE of course. However, I'm going to let this challenge be a little different. I'm not trying to get it right - inspired by Jane Davenport's short Cloth Paper Scissors lesson - I'm going to have some fun and make these faces a daily quick exercise. No pressure - no having to spend hours on perfection (LOL - as if I ever achieve that!!). So here is day1 - the plant whisperer. Pen, PanPastels, and a bit of Copic marker. You can follow (or even better join in)
here - Go check out all the wonderful artists. Faces seem scary at first - maybe I'll show you some of the faces I did about a year ago (I definitely see some improvement). There are so many wonderful tutorials and on line classes to help and give you confidence. God's design and architecture is so apparent in the human face - I find it fascinating.
Have a wonderful art filled day - thanks for stopping by.
OK, you're right. Or your DH is. Most of us do female faces, although I saw at least 3 male faces in this challenge. Your plant whisperer is darling with her beautiful blue hair.
ReplyDeleteperfect approach to the challenge. pen, pastels and markers worked well on plant whispers.
ReplyDeleteYour plant whisperer is so original and beautifully drawn, and I've never thought of the idea of a Plant Whisperer like the Horse Whisperer. I have a fellow feeling for her because I always talk to the plants to encourage them. An interesting face.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting idea! I like Your free lines and flowerhairs...
ReplyDeleteThat is a funny idea, let the plants coming out the mouth. Love the blue hair!
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I like all the curly lines, and yes, the more we do the more improvement ♥
ReplyDeleteLove the spirals, leaves and flowers in her hair! I can tell you enjoyed yourself creating this lovely face!
ReplyDeleteA great way to approach this challenge and your original work is wonderful. Clare.
ReplyDeleteI love her Belle. I also love your philosophy (adopted from Jane's lesson) of making these faces less an exercise in perfection, and more about having some fun and doing a bit of experimenting maybe with the whole process. The more I see of this challenge, the more inspired I am to let go a bit more and be freer in my own expression ;D
ReplyDeleteShe's so whimsical and delicate! Very nice!
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