There's also something special about leaving a half-begun piece overnight, then coming across them staring up at you in the morning with such a look of expectation! In this case, perhaps my girl is asking me "Are you really going to give me PINK hair?"
I'm afraid so my dear. You see it will contrast perfectly with deepest blue background that is already flecked with dashes of rose and white. I'm sure you'll like it when we're finished and if you're too ashamed to go out then perhaps we'll go for something more conventional... purple!
This lady was inspired by another. I was browsing Diane's blog (it's like wandering around your favourite home store - you really must pop by) and I noticed she'd given a few of her girls some hippy headbands. Lucky for my girl I found one to match her background - just look at that blue! If she's very lucky she'll have a flower in her hair too (and perhaps a trip to San Francisco - you never know!).
Well, we're on the home straight now in terms of blog and art posting every day for November. More reflections on this next week.
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Oh Lisa, thanks so much for mentioning my blog! I know what you mean when you create one of these faces. They seem to come alive. I drew a small face this weekend, and I couldn't find her when I got home--I was frantic--but then I found her--just so I could look at her and think--what's next?
ReplyDeleteP.S. I like her pink hair on her and that little tilt of her headband.
I feel the exact same way about faces. I love both the experience of very vibrant beings coming to life under my strokes, and the experience of being able to say "Oh, my! I MADE THAT!"
ReplyDeleteI always thought faces were the hardest. I've discovered that they are not only easy for me, but the thing I love to do best.
Beautiful Lisa...gorgeous! and yes I feel the same about creating..wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way about my art,I love to watch it emerge and come to life. I think thats what keeps me going on a piece. Love your girl and the pink hair. It fits her perfectly.
ReplyDelete~it is exciting..sometimes a thrill when working and creating and taking a moment away only to come back and be ever more inspired!!! pink for sure...she needs to embrace such color...i l♥ve when your girls have beautiful rich contrasts of colors swirling about on the page!!! warm wishes and brightest blessings~
ReplyDeleteShe's wonderful!!! I feel the same about drawing faces. Sometimes I'm a bit critical of them and then I realize, they wouldn't even exist if I didn't create them and then I odd sense of love for them :)
ReplyDeleteI love the light effect on her left side.
ReplyDeleteOh wow this drawing is coming along magically. I love drawing faces as well, I can't really explain it though. I love the colors you are using....it really brings out the beauty!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a half-finished face. She, like all of us, is on a journey to become who she is meant to be.
ReplyDeletePink hair is fabulous & this lady carries it off very well! She looks like a sassy model.
ReplyDeleteI shall have to go check out Diane's blog.
A mention & links back to you on my blog post today.
Kat X
She is stunning..her lips and hair match perfectly...how could she possibly complain! :)
ReplyDeleteHiya Lisa! You know, I recently found myself not being able to go anywhere beyond drawing faces! It gave me quite a scare because I honestly believed that maybe I have finally ran out of creativity altogether?? But a very good friend told me it's probably just my biggest strength coming out?? Well, his theory soothed my ego better than mine. So I believed him. Hahahaa...
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I LOVE her pink hair!!! (^_^)
i love your heartfull words here and your pink hair baby too ;-)
ReplyDeletehugs!
great line work and coloring - I really like the unfinished look...adds intrigue
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