I started this page with spray paints and flower masks. But then, for some reason, I just wanted to put a face on it. I grabbed the nearest thing I had on my desk, which was a stick of water-soluble graphite. With a postcard for reference, I sketched this face. I don't often do men's faces, and I usually just work out of my head, so this was a bit different and fun to do. The postcard had very strong light and shade patterns which worked well with the medium. Once the lines were in place, I ran a wet paintbrush over them.
The images are incongruous, but I don't care :)
The theme this month over at Art Journal Journey is birds, beasts, and humans, so I shall be linking over there.
Fantastic face and quote dear Tracy! So glad to have you with us again at
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Susi
Wonderful work, thanks so much for linking to Art Journal Journey, Valerie
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ReplyDeleteThis face just wanted to be on the pages Tracy and he looks tough and not be argued with. A wonderful background as well
Love Chrissie
beautiful creation, a very strong face and a good quote!
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Great drawing and quote! LG Ulrike
ReplyDeleteThis face is truly fabulous!! Good job! Love the grey tones.
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Gabriele
Excellent strong face! I admire it because I too have difficulty with mens faces!! The whole piece is awesome and powerful!
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This is a wonderful portrait! Love the character in your face :)
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