Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Greeting of Spring!

This project is another inspired by Amy's ARTFIRe journal project, using a magazine pic to help work out the position of the features in a profile situation.I made a quick sketch in pencil, using the photo as a guide....
then(because of the strong background colours) I painted it out with white acrylic, before re-drawing the lines.
Started to add shading with brown pencil...
more coloured pencil, building up the shaded areas(brown/red/yellow), and painted out background with pale blue acrylic.
A bit of doodling, and the Goddess breathes new life into the world, whispering the secrets of life to the plants and creatures that abound the planet !
Blessed Imbolc to you all :D

It is also the 1st day of Ayala's 29 Faces for February challenge. The idea to paint/draw/craft a new face each day...wish me luck lol. I thought it was a great idea to sharpen or even begin portrait skills :D XXX
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22 comments:

  1. Unknown1 February 2012 at 09:07

    Loved seeing your process Gina! I'm coming over from Ayala's 29 Faces, what a fun and CHALLENGING project. Good luck with it. I'll be watching as portraits come in. xx

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  2. SusieJ1 February 2012 at 09:14

    Beautiful Gina! I do love seeing the progress of your pieces..as someone who is seriously "challenged" when it comes to drawing I just sit back and admire your work.
    Enjoy the 29 faces - I look forward to seeing them..:)
    Hugs xx

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  3. Anita Wells1 February 2012 at 11:53

    Just one word - fabulous. x

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  4. Terrie1 February 2012 at 14:05

    Excellent job! I'm WAY too intimidated by faces/bodies to attempt drawing them realistically - but I really admire folks who can. Thanks for the butterfly effect visit.

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  5. Geri 1 February 2012 at 14:54

    I had to look up "Imbolc" - now I know what it is. A wonderful profile. Looking forward to seeing the other 28.

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  6. EVA1 February 2012 at 15:25

    Beautiful Goddess! I love how you did her background too and the lovely touches of her whispers and the tulips.

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  7. Brenda Brown1 February 2012 at 15:53

    Your style is amazing Gina as is your talent for producing these gorgeous portraits.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  8. Unknown1 February 2012 at 16:22

    Great rendering, Gina. It will be so much fun seeing what happens the next 28 days ... such wonderful practice for you ... I'm sure in the end you will notice a huge difference in the ease of your skills. Beautiful! xoDonna

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  9. Leovi1 February 2012 at 16:35

    Very interesting, a delicious profile.

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  10. Virginia1 February 2012 at 19:36

    Beautiful hun, fabulous idea!

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  11. Unknown1 February 2012 at 19:45

    Amazing!! Love it!

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  12. Ayala Art1 February 2012 at 19:58

    Beautiful! I love all the colors, and profiles are so hard to make! Very nicely done

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  13. Anonymous1 February 2012 at 20:47

    She's a beauty! I like the way some of the background colors still show through without overpowering it.

    PS: If you use this link - http://daydreambeliever-gina.blogspot.com/search/label/29%20Faces on Ayala's 29 faces page, we'll be able to see all your entries in one place and you won't have to keep changing the link. HTH

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  14. Cherie1 February 2012 at 22:05

    I love WIPs, very cool!

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  15. Fallingladies2 February 2012 at 01:19

    She's beautiful!, and love your ending to amy's story as well! I miss so much only getting to your blog once in awhile, you've been busy creating!

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  16. Gloria2 February 2012 at 01:25

    She's transformed before our eyes, beautiful drawing and gorgeous accents and colors.

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  17. Sunshineshelle2 February 2012 at 04:10

    Thanks for showing the steps, it was a great result (actually prettier than the magazine photo) Love it & nice to meet you :)

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  18. Anonymous2 February 2012 at 04:51

    She's beautiful. I'm ready for her to blow some spring my way. :)

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  19. Unknown2 February 2012 at 05:07

    Beautiful work, I love it! Thank you for sharing the process.

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  20. MangaMem2 February 2012 at 06:06

    I love the 'breathing of new life into a world'. That's exactly what it looks like she's doing! I can't wait to see the next faces!

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  21. Silvia(Barnie)2 February 2012 at 20:14

    Wow, that's really a fantastic painting. You'r so talented.

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  22. Lizzy Love2 February 2012 at 21:03

    I love it, very well done!! Good luck in the challenge!!!! :)

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