Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Keep Trying




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. 





6 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. I so agree with your sentiments.
    I love you use of color and especially how you let the background come through. I always enjoy your posts Irene.

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  3. Please excuse my grammar. I meant your use of color.
    Note to self: I really must take time to proof read!

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  4. Call 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.

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  5. You 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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