Woke up this morning, couldn't get outa bed
Dreams were haunting
Running through my head
Something odd happenin
Somehow I just knew
My skin and hair had turned bright blue...
Da Ding Da Ding
Oh I got me the blues...Don't know what to do
The Summer of Colour just turned bright blue!
Are you sitting comfortably on your porch with your guitar readers? I got me some blues today for Summer of Color (it's OK, she's American, so she spells it funny) by Kristin.
I thought I'd practice some faces. It's more of a challenge than you'd think using the 'wrong' colours. My hand kept reaching for the peaches and pinks. Selecting shades took some thought. Which blue for where? It was fun. Eyes are a little too big, but the problem I have is that I like drawing eyes... so they just naturally want to stand out; they can't help themselves :)
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she's beautiful...xxx
ReplyDeleteHahaha, love this! "She spells it funny." :)) Love her and the hint of blue. Her eyes are wonderful, so deep, it's the first thing you notice.
ReplyDeleteMagnifique! J'adore!
ReplyDeleteA very striking portrait, it's no wonder she's turning blue if the weather doesn't improve soon!
ReplyDeleteLove your 'blue' girl..her eyes are amazing, the depth of them, really gives intensity to your drawing.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. Such a lovely face. Great piece for blue week (smile).
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful piece of work. I love that she's all in blue and her eyes are so striking. Love your writing too xx
ReplyDeleteShe looks 'real'.....like she has real 'feelings'...... I think she is amazing!
ReplyDeleteKaren
lovely eyes - big blue eyes filled with dreams - love the verse 'dreams were haunting'
ReplyDeleteLove her!! her eyes are so pretty and gorgeous blue!
ReplyDeleteLovely blues. And I love the eyes even if they are a bit big for "normal". They say a lot!
ReplyDeleteOooh...Love her...She is stunning..my kind of soul...her face is beautiful..and her leading expression...like a story about the unveil...she is mysterious and gorgeous!! I love the blues...wonderful piece!
ReplyDeleteVictoria
beautiful,, hauntingly beautiful eyes,
ReplyDeleteOh she is gorgeous... and looks so mysterious... I just love her...
ReplyDeleteJenny x
A blue woman with attitude! I adore her!
ReplyDeleteThis is so enchanting! Love your blue girl.
ReplyDeleteThis is striking and unusual. It's inspiring me to use colored pencils again!
ReplyDeleteOh, she's gorgeous! LOVE her in blue! I wonder who she's looking at... Fabulous work! :)
ReplyDeleteShe's bleutiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely drawing and the eyes are very dramatic! Love the soft swirl of hair too. Look forward to what you do next week in green....
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful. I love the expression you have captured in her face, her eyes. The movement in her her is just perfect. And your poem is so clever! Love it!!! Jessi xox
ReplyDeleteI gasped when I saw this! I love your post, your poem (so fab!) and your comments made me laugh. You really have something here - she is so elegant and somewhat haunting (probably the blues ;) and absolutely gorgeous. Wonderful work, xoxo
ReplyDeleteGorgeous portrait and so loving her in Blue. Annette x
ReplyDeleteShe's beautifully blue! Her eyes definitely stand out and I love them! I know how it feels coloring a face a different color than we're used to, it's hard right?
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What are you talking about?--she spells it funny--your the ones who spell it funny :)
ReplyDeleteBut forget about that--your blue lady is special and her eyes are perfect just the way they are--they draw you in--wonderful!!
very striking!!! Love the blue eye's and hair
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! I would love to see it available as a print.
ReplyDeleteShe is gorgeous; I love her eyes~ Well Done~
ReplyDeleteShe is just gorgeous. I'm so glad her eyes stand out as they are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs Alis
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oh God...she is amazing...her expression of fear and surprise is fabulous...great creation, you are talentuous...eager to see the next in green
ReplyDeleteShe is just stunning. I love the way she is looking sideways at you. It almost feels as if her eyes are following you. :-)
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful face...look forward to seeing more of your art!
ReplyDeleteShe is lovely and I love the look she displays!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you in this challenge!
I admire your art.
Very wispy, very summery. Blue in summer? Hmmm, usually I'm in the pink, maybe I should try to do this exercise with a sunburn. Actually, I meant to stop by sooner to say hi and that I'm glad you want to participate in a reading of Women Who Run With The Wolves. I don't know of a particular format for discussing other than our blogs. I don't want it to be a race or a challenge or even a chapter a week because I know I won't be able to keep up with that pace. But it is a book that intrigues me and just scratching the surface of the first chapter makes me want to share it, talk about it etc. Thanks for speaking up and if you get a copy then please do post about it and I will surely respond. Happy summering!
ReplyDeletewow!
ReplyDeleteShe's lovely. Wonderful windblown hair! I painted a blue lady, too. :)
ReplyDeleteVery engaging and beautifully rendered. Bravo.
ReplyDeleteoh my, she is so beautiful! I am a dreamer as well. Love your blog. cannot wait to look around more!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm mad for her eyes! They are delicious! As for the color palette.....it looks killer....I don't have the discipline to limit myself....or the patience really...haha! I'm a bit of a 2 year old with my art supplies...I want to use them all..haha!
ReplyDeleteThis really is breathtaking, Lisa!
She is stunning and I love her eyes :D
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Chris xx
Oh! Last week I got a page from a magazine. The girl looks so very much like yours and for some unknown reason I painted her lips blue too.
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