Thanks for the comments on the new layout. I really liked my old one but fancied a change! I fiddled around for ages trying all the different options(not that many!)
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
Weird Portrait
Here is my first mixed media layered portrait. It has been an interesting process although I am not sure about the end result! She looks very serious and sombre. Amongst the layers are graphite pencil, coloured pencil, ink, acrylic, textured paste, watercolour pastel, and acrylic ink. I have sandpapered quite a lot in between layers and I really like the weathered effect this gives. I like some of the in between stages more than the final one but I think I will stop and have a go at another one now. I have also started my sketchbook from that exhibition project I mentioned a while ago. Not got far yet though! 
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Is this your idea or are you taking a class? I really like the portrait alot....
smiles
xoxo Sonia ;)
I like the new look. The eyes of the your lady are so intense.
wow Sarah - it's amazing how the feel of the portrait changes with each layer - the hardest part maust be deciding when to stop!!
Sarah, this is fab! She does look she has a lot on her mind but that's not a bad thing, is it? Your art always makes me smile and I love that you are so willing to experiment - it's inspiring.
ps I too love the new look - very fresh :)
I am taking a Suzi Blu class-the Goddess and the Poet-portraits and prose poetry-I am not so keen on the poetry bit though!
ANd yes-deciding when to stop is hard-I think in the middle would have been good here!
This is a wonderful portrait! You did a great job on this!
Hi, Sarah! I think your painting has a lot of emotion and atmosphere or mood in it. She is intense and seems very focused or determined. Lovely work! :-)
Oh what stories one could knit from that lady's look! I love the direction you are going, there is such a soul searching feeling to it that it makes me look at it with inquisitive eyes.
I too plan to rest and read tomorrow. One weekend tending to tomatoes, herbs and letters. A bit of heaven to enjoy.
love this...thanks for stopping by my blog!
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