she didn't feel right. so i left her on my desk for a while.
i came back to her this morning. i moved her eyes and hairline down. then remembered
the problem i had earlier. the first layer was a thick coat of oil pastel. i couldn't apply the
following layers of color evenly or where i wanted. that's why her eyes are so black. the pastel
just smeared all over. i finally scraped some areas down to the original collaged papers. then reapplied
oil pastels. i like her better now. don't give up on your work. keep looking, keep trying another
layer, another medium but keep trying. don't fret when it's not perfect. it's all a part of the creative
process. you will be happy you did.
Re: don't fret when it's not perfect: this reminds me of advice I read recently i.e. 'Don't be in a hurry to sign your work - you will get better.' I like this! Love the pink and emerald.
ReplyDeleteI so agree with your sentiments.
ReplyDeleteI love you use of color and especially how you let the background come through. I always enjoy your posts Irene.
Please excuse my grammar. I meant your use of color.
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A beauty!
ReplyDeleteCall me crazy but I sure liked the first version. Loved the nose and the image seems to be trying to force its way off the page.
ReplyDeleteYou are so good at mouths and eyes. The eyes have depth. Mouths are the most difficult for me. Noses use to be, but drawing every day has helped. I love the geisha pancake and I love the texture for the kimono.
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