I am challenging myself to work on my art every day and create a minimum of 2 finished pieces each week. My intention is to explore ideas and techniques and push myself beyond my comfort zone. I will be working in a series with several different images. My interests at this time are drawing, line, texture and color. I will be posting exercises and challenges for myself and any others who wish to join in the Creativity Journey.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION
There was something about this woman's face that appealed to me. She had very expressive hands as well so I managed to get a few good photos to work with. Originally, I was going to combine the interlaced fingers with the more full face view but as I was drawing, I started to like the more profile version better. These are the first drawings. I did three more, starting to stylize and simplify the image more but I am saving them for tomorrow's post.
I am also working on another project. I am scheduled to do a demonstration on the patio of Mistral Restaurant in Redwood Shores on Wednesday, May 6th at 5:30. I have 3 paintings hanging in the restaurant along with some other artists. This is a new kind of promotion for me, so it will be interesting to see what comes from it. I have found that something good always happens when you are willing to try something. Often it is not the result you had anticipated but something totally unexpected.
I like both of these and will definitely look forward to seeing more and what you do with them. (Just catching up after being away a week and it's taking a few days! Whew!)
ReplyDeleteHi Myrna! Interesting, expressive drawings. I like how you divide the paper. I look forward to seeing these done in paint! Good luck with the demo.
ReplyDeleteI love the second drawing! As you said, the hands are so expressive! Can't wait to see your more stylized versions, too.
ReplyDeleteI like the profile version better also ... it is so nice.
ReplyDeleteBarb
ow...wonderful drawings, sketches, work. Impressive blog!
ReplyDeleteI echo the other comments --very expressive drawings. looking forward to see how they evolve :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice work! I admire your ability to work on Yupo so well. Easier said than done!
ReplyDeleteyour work is amazing! very creative and original...
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