Friday, August 21, 2009
Learning New Things
I decided this week would be spent trying to learn something new. I purchased one of Somerset's Magazines, The Art Of Paper And Mixed Media. There is an article on DJ Pettitt and one of her techniques for painting faces. I hesitated to share my first attempt, but I learned something and thought it was important. I sketched out this first face from my head and the picture at the bottom was scratched out from a photo. I could not believe the difference, so I will definitely work from a photo for reference. I spent no more than fifteen minutes on the drawing of each face( I really need to take a little more time) because I was anxious to get to the painting. I am going to incorporate this style of painting in my future dolls, so before that can happen I need to keep on exploring and playing in the paint. I hope everyone has a great weekend. I started cleaning up my computer room this week, so I am going to finish that up this weekend. I have discovered digital collage and am spending more and more time in this space.


I love to see how you're trying new things and showing us the results. These faces you sketched are terrific. I'm the same as you - I'm interested in so many things, I don't know what I'll attempt next, either.
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I hope you have a great weekend!
thanks for sharing your painting and drawing tips, I have not painted in a long time, I sketch dolls all the time, maybe I should break out the paint
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What a difference, but they are both great. I love dj pettitt too. Thanks for showing us what you've learned.
ReplyDeleteWow, Kim! I'm very impressed with your sketches, and I can't believe that you only spent about 15 minutes on each one! Awesome work! Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeleteI have the same magazine and even though I've been drawing and painting faces and fascinated with them for a long time, I did the same thing and learned some new things. Thanks for sharing yours. They are great.
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I am off to find that magazine. Sharon
ReplyDeletelove the style you have 'drawn' out! I want that mag now! It looks like a cool article! Have missed your blog..I have been so busy lately. Enjoying your recently posted art! You are so multitalented!
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