Karin Jurick and her "100 Faces BUST-ED" project are huge inspiration source for me. Her work gave me the courage to draw and paint my first faces at the times of "Different Strokes". And she inspires me two years later.
I was cherishing an idea of portraits for several months, started today and would report about the results here.
My uncle's huge photo-journalist archive provides a lot of faces material. And there is no fear that the models will recognize themselves, at least for the nearest projects)).
I did this piece on craft paper with oil pastels in 3 hours from photo reference. Tell me what you think about it.
Did not draw anything in 2 weeks (business got all the time) and it felt so wrong. Please do not think that I forgot your talented blogs, I will be back soon. I promise.
Der Irina,
ReplyDeleteGood work! Particularly, eyes and color use are very impressive. Just relax and have fun in drawing and painting. Results will follow "you", NOT you will follow results:).
Best wishes, Sadami
I agree with Sadami - color use and the eyes and expression you've captured are very good :) Don't beat yourself up when you can't draw or paint - just doodle when you can so you can feel yourself creating :)
ReplyDeleteYes! Your talent is in the figure/portrait area. Among other talents. But, I am excited at this. Keep at this.
ReplyDeleteI think this person would like to have this painting of herself. It is very nice. I like the shadows on the face.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Irina, to me this portrait is absolutely well painted, particularly the colors are really impressive. I like it! Ciao.
ReplyDeleteVery expressive Irina, I like it a lot! and the textures you achieved with those oil pastels add so much interest to the portrait, really good start IMO :)
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty good Irinna.
ReplyDeleteThe work was spectacular with the colors, very good.
I miss you, hope that everything is fine.
A hug
Nice work, beautiful portrait.you are very good!
ReplyDeleteI can not find the courage to try with portraits!
Congrats Irina!!
Ciao,a hug!
Beautiful
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good creations
Hi, I like the feel of this portrait. The blues around the eyes and the greens around the nose give the impression of a more creative approach to portraits. Which is a good, good thing.
ReplyDeleteNice Colors!
ReplyDeleteA different cup of tea from you and it tastes really good!..
ReplyDeleteОчень нравятся твои портреты. Очень.
ReplyDeleteDear Irina. I think that making portraits is one of the most difficult things to do, but you did a really good job, ...I love those "heavy" eyelids and the overall expression of the face , and the shadows you used to sculpt the face are just great! Big hug.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful. You are so talented.
ReplyDeleteHi Irina! As they say around here, "you done real good, girl"! The eyes are what mess me up when doing a "portrait". People say that the eyes are the windows to your soul. Sorry that you have to work so long and so much. I suppose it's better than not having a job?
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work.
Ken B.
Good for you, I am not this brave.
ReplyDeletePaint on.
A wonderful portrait, Irina, congratulations!
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