Can I let you into a little secret? I so enjoyed painting this! Regular readers will know I have become a member of the Suzi Blu art class cult and I worship at the Goddess & Poet shrine. I even dreamt about her the other night - that will teach me to watch her course videos just before I go to bed! This is my second painting which I created especially for the
Inspiration Avenue 'Pure' challenge. Does she look suitably saintly? She started life as a graphite pencil sketch, my brand new prisma-colour pencils gave her face tone and colour then the acrylics came out. And, because I can never leave well alone, the collage sneaked in too. The windswept Princess below was my first - a double page journal spread, same materials as above with some stamping and stencils. Hope the colours turn out OK, they were too big for the scanner.
Portrait painting is such a new thing for me, but I feel so drawn in (excuse the pun!). I want to practice, practice, practice and get really good at this. Constructive criticism appreciated :)
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Wow Lisa your painting work is fantastic and really unique.
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~magnificent! i LOVE the vivid colors and the second painting of the princess is gorgeous...such fluid movement...sorry i do not have any constructive criticism for you as it is far more than i can do...so all i say is continue to create away...brightest blessings~
ReplyDeleteOM Goodness...these are truly just beautiful! I just love the pink haired girls face! Bravo to you! ; )
ReplyDeleteLove them both, Lisa! The part I'm enjoying right now is after the face is "done" pretty much, because then you just start playing with the collaging. I'm still at the stage, where I'm really concentrating on "getting the face just right". I know it will come more natural with practice.
ReplyDeleteI like your portraits. I have done that class too and a few other Suzi classes. It is interesting to see how her influence is in the work of her students but everyone has their individual style in there. Your faces look wise and beautiful. I am doing a Misty Mawn portrait class at the moment and loving it. Portraits are addictive!
ReplyDeleteStunning work.
ReplyDeleteYour work is Awesome..Both of these painting are so beautiful...
ReplyDeleteI'm in awe.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful paintings, Lisa. Love the pink hair.
ReplyDeleteYour paintings are wonderful Lisa, and you're already developing your own unique style I think. It's addictive, painting, isn't it? :)
ReplyDeleteI think you are VERY good at this! The details in the mouths and noses are exquisite. Of course I love the pink haired goddess (you know how I feel about all things pink), but the top portrait really calls to me. Her expression is so soulful and sweet. The page with text in the background is a nice touch too. Okay, you've inspired me. I think now I must look into a portriat class too.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see more portraits!
Love,
Kathy
They have a serenity about them - gorgeous x
ReplyDeletePurely Gorgeous, Lisa. She is a self portrait, isn't she?
ReplyDeleteXoX, Lisa
I was just blog hopping and came across your blog,your portraits are beautiful and I love the backgrounds too. Enjoyed looking around,hope to see more. I'm now a follower.
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteYou are quite good at faces! They both do look quite saintly and pure. I like the fluidity in your paintings. There is movement even in a still image. I have to work on that myself. I get bogged down in details!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, I love her overall expression, especially the eyes. Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteMy gosh both are great! I think she looks very saintly. I'm with you on drawing and painting portraits...the bug hit me about a year ago. I took Paulette Insalls class...you might try her too.
ReplyDeleteI really love these - they both have real character and I especially like the pink tones.
ReplyDeleteFor a bit of constructive criticism I think a little highlight in the eyes would add an extra sparkle, what do you think?
She is beautiful, I too love the pink haired damsel, the backgrounds in both paintings are very soulful and saintly!! Lovely colours. Elaine x
ReplyDeleteLove the color palette and the flowing lines of the hair. Well done! Keep going, my friend! :)
ReplyDeletewow!! she's awesome lisa and wholesome!! and yes ... that is pure alright :)) i'm loving your exploits with portrait. and in awe each time. i could never draw a face properly ... real face. you rock my fren :))
ReplyDeleteOh Lisa, it's gorgeous! I like the pink-hair one the best.
ReplyDeleteUhhhhhhh! OMG! are you sure you should be a writer because Im seeing a painter right here!, do you know how hard it is to paint a face?? they are the most seen part of the human body yet the hardest to capture, these are so beautiful, its like you have captured their hearts in their faces. Im in love with them anyway and yes keep on practicing, a combination of these paintings with your poetry on would be magical!!!! xxx
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Thankyou so much for being my first Etsy sale! You have made my day glow with a thousand rays of succeess, and Im so glad my first sale was from someone I knew ( hehe ) I will always remember you now, its like you were at the birth of my child!! haha I think I need to go dance this excitement off!!
And turning 40!!! you have to celebrate somehow, I thought getting older would make me a bit upset, and sure I dont look as great as I did when younger (thanks child) but arent things just getting better and better, Its amazing how long it takes to get to know yourself! I look at my grandad and think, wow Im not even half way there yet.
Do you wanna have a Blog party???? Ive seen someone else do it haha.
Well I hope you plan something miss, Im going to have my brekky and package up this peacock so it will be there for your birthday.
sheree xxx
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These look fantastic! You are doing really great in this class..... So what day is your birthday, inquiring minds want to know....
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