Thursday, April 16, 2015

Spring break but still got a bit of studio time!

Finished product
 So - another bird - a bit obsessed aren't I?  So much fun to make - I have more in the works.  I also bought Pam Carriker's new book Mixed Media Portraits.  I haven't done much drawing in a while - and hardly any faces at all.  I love to do them - just wasn't feeling like I could get to it.  I actually had at least 5 preliminary sketches before the final one.  They were hard to photograph because some were so light.  I wasn't going for an exact copy - but to kind of capture that whimsical look on the girl's face.  I used Pam's face mapping (which really helps and is pretty easy).  I am pleased with this portrait - on to some others.

Thanks for visiting - I will be linking to Paint Party Friday tomorrow morning.  Go take a look around there - so much wonderful art!  Have a blessed and artistic weekend.

a couple of earlier attempts
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19 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelApril 16, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Lovely worl, well drawn! Great bird, too.Valerie

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  2. Clare LloydApril 17, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    super projects. happy ppf

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  3. minnemieApril 17, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    What a fun bird!:-) I really like your sketch. The toned paper adds such pleasing effect. I will have to look up Pam's face mapping... I am still tied to a grid when it comes to faces and would love to grow away from that need!

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  4. GlorV1April 17, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Hi Gina. Love what you are doing with your birds and your portrait is looking amazing. Great work. Have a wonderful weekend.:))

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  5. FayeApril 17, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    You do beautiful faces! I doodle faces a lot, but yours are really refined and gorgeous drawings.

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  6. UnknownApril 17, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Your finished drawing looks great!

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  7. MaschaApril 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    What a great idea with this birds! I like your colors (not only in this post)
    Have a nice weeekend

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  8. MarjiApril 17, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    The bird is wonderful.. Bit of a bird girl myself :) Lovely faces. They are so difficult but you make it look easy.

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  9. ChristineApril 17, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    Lovely bird sculpture and portrait!

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  10. Katie JeanneApril 17, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    It's so nice to see you again, Gina. I haven't seen you at PPF in months. I hope you've been well. I LOVE the birds you've been creating. Sooo cute!! :)))

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  11. GigglesApril 17, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    These birds are so fun, can't wait to see more Gina!! Very inspirational...great faces too!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  12. Paper rainbowApril 17, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    Lovely sketch!

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  13. dentheApril 18, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    Your birds are so cute. Love the little pins on its head :-) And your drawing is gorgeous.

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  14. LeoviApril 18, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    Yes, very funny bird, beautiful and Wonderful portrait !!! Thank you very much!

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  15. NeesieApril 18, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    I'm a little obsessed with birds too Gina, but more for feeding and photographing them than creating my own.
    It sounds like you've had lots of fun creating yours... and your sketch is so good.
    I'm hopeless at faces.
    Enjoy your weekend

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  16. Lisabella RussoApril 18, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    What sweet birds and your drawing is beautiful! I love your coffee table, you did such a wonderful job with that!

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  17. sheila 77April 19, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    Your birds have so much personality. Love his wings and his headdress.

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  18. Abigail DavidsonApril 20, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    Beautiful bird sculpture, and great choice of colors!

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  19. ViolaApril 25, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    Lovely portraits you have painted! And such a beautiful bird!

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