I think one of the reasons I have become so obsessed with drawing and painting faces is enjoying the act of creation. Of seeing a person from the depths of my imagination take form on the paper. Flat becomes rounded. Eyes sparkle into life and expression hints at a train of thought.
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.
Showing posts with label Diane Salter. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 23 November 2010
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