Monthly Archives: January 2015

Veiled Portrait With Bird

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scan0196She’s medieval looking, don’t you think? I saw that jeweled bracelet in a mag and knew it would be a great headdress. The background is gold metallic crayon dotted on the paper and then a grey wash over it. I’d like that as wallpaper. Think how long that would take and how many crayons worn down to little nubbins! I miss drawing my kitschy ashtrays, funky vases and vintage dolls, etc. But the portraits are a lot of fun. Probably more enjoyable to view too. By the way, a few of my drawings are available to buy on kids clothing and cards, etc. on my Redbubble account. There is a link if you click on “shop” in the black bar at the top of the web site. It’s a work in progress with more to come, thanks to my daughter-in-law’s tireless help.

Collage Portrait With Sunglasses

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scan0192Let’s see now, where am I? Yikes, 2015 is cutting a trail already! But a fresh start is a good thing. Emphasis on FRESH. So cold outside! Good day to stay inside and draw. I did some veiled portraits recently but I never got around to the veil on this one because I saw these sunglasses in a magazine–the perfect size and color–so I couldn’t resist using them. Really the color was so right on! And couldn’t we all use a pair of rose-tinted glasses? I think so. The dress was cut from a treasured scrap of printed tissue paper. After watching some tutorials, I had a little more luck with this portrait by wetting the face, then painting so the colors blend easily. Can’t believe it took me so long to get that. But I’m happy to learn, however long it takes. And if I could just remember it all, that would be great.