Tuesday 15 July 2014

Like Buses

You see, I dont blog for weeks then you get two at once!  I am busy catching up, so if I dont show them now I will forget.  Above is with the influence of 'Art Geeks' that I joined this week, so it does have a Christy influence after watching the video.  Not like me not to do a face on a page, but the prompt was to use something you love and I always like that image on a napkin I had so started out with that.  Too many circles? I am a bit addicted to them just now, must tone down.
This one is on the page I started yesterday, I outlined the face last night and finished off today, I did not want too much shading as wanted to still see the background through.  I am practicing for the next canvas, having finished my first two off it will soon be time to begin again.  First one is now all varnished so will give that a whirl in the Etsy shop later this week or beginning of next.
Last of all is this weeks 'Lifebook 2014' lesson, this week was a bonus lesson with Marieke Blokland, I enjoyed the lesson though again I think I have gone way too bright and busy, need to learn to tone down a bit, still I do like her dress.

I have a new book to read tonight, "Acrylic Solutions" by Chris Cozen and Julie Prichard, it was recommended to me by Stephanie from Two Raggy Doodles  I am really looking forward to reading it. All about mixed media techniques so I might learn a bit more, hopefully how to 'tone down' a bit.

2 comments:

  1. Bright is your style! I don't think you need to tone it down at all. I mean, you could if it pleases you more, but don't think you need to change it for any other reason!

    What is Art Geeks? Sounds interesting!

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  2. Thanks Iris. Art Geeks is great, I have sent you a link to take a look.

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