Woo! I'm almost all caught up now. Instead of working all afternoon (oops), I painted some faces so now I'm done Face 4, 5 and 6. The one below is a digital painting. The above portraits are pencil with some drippy watercolor paints over top. They were just supposed to be colorful splotches but one mistaken drip later, I decided to go with it. I attempted another portrait with some old watercolor pencils I had laying around but it was truly horrific and I crushed it, then tore it up. That's what you do with embarrassing art. Don't let it live.
who is the old guy? Yes, it's best to destroy the bad ones. Your two young faces with colors are very dramatic... can't stop looking at them. but who IS the old guy?
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I have no idea! I used a reference photo from the Brady Handy collection so I assume he's some sort of Civil War general or politician. I didn't even look at his name. I just liked the mutton chops and his wrinkles.
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DeleteThe old guy looks appalled at the shocking appearance of the young watercolored people!
ReplyDeleteI've got to try that watercolor look - so cool!
The older gent looks very serious. Looks great. Nice job on all.
ReplyDeleteI love both styles of portrait - great work, as always!
ReplyDeleteTruly outstanding face work. I love the scary energy of the watercolors.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the wild colors in the two at the top!
ReplyDeleteAnd as for the one you hated--don't throw it away--cut it up to use pieces of it in something else.
Those watercolor drip portraits are so powerful! Incredible digital portrait as well - you're such a versatile artist!
ReplyDeleteThese are great. I am impressed with both styles.
ReplyDeleteFantastic drippy portraits! The expression and features on the one on the right especially. He reminds me of someone but I can't figure out who! I am also a fan of the mutton chops.
ReplyDeleteWe should have an "embarrassing art" day where we all show some. :)
Wonderful drippy paintings, making such interesting faces, and I am just blown away by the sheer excellence of your digital painting.
ReplyDeleteI had to show Dev. He said "It's just … It's just … it's …. it's beyond art, it's just wonderful". I thought for a moment you had rendered him speechless! So you have another fan, not just me.
Fabulous drippy faces, just might have to try that technique as it looks like fun! Your digital art is so accomplished as well. His face does me remind me of someone, but can't think who.
ReplyDeleteYour watercolour faces are striking and very powerful images. I wouldn't like to meet the first guy although maybe he is sweet and kind, who knows?
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about destroying Bad Art, we were told to keep everything, but IMO a coal fire is a very handy accessory for artists.
mistaken drip or not: I adore your drippy faces! Have to try that too some time.... And your digital guy ....: wow!
ReplyDeletefantastic faces..I love the watercolored pieces so much.. amazing digital portrait as well...
ReplyDeleteno I cut bad makes or use parts for backgroundcollaging -- I always say to myself:
nothing is really bad..
sometimes it can become something absolut stunning in the next life ....
i really love your drippy faces. the paint goes where it wants to … sometimes it works. in this case, it is wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteImpressive interesting faces!! Love the drips... just a very cool couple of faces!! Love love your style...Both paintings are fabulous!
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The top two faces are so cool! They look like the embodiment of dreams, or maybe versions of the Sandman. Or maybe they are the sons of the old-fashioned man?
ReplyDeleteI hide all my bad art, then come across them many years later and get embarrassed!
Have a wonderful day!
your flawless style makes me giddy, and filled with inspiration, love the watercolor pictures
ReplyDeleteWOW! i totally love the two top faces! the style is amazing! and Mr. 6 is BRILLIANT! you are truly amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove these esp the watercolour/pencil faces & LOVE the way you coolly disposed of your art that wasn't up to scratch, it's amazing sometimes how much time is wasted trying to 'correct' 'fix' something that just need to be ripped up & binned LOL, I heard Michaelangelo was ferocious in his disposal too ;) Must admit, hard to believe anything you do isn't awesome looking at your posts!
ReplyDeleteFab work!
ReplyDeleteomg, where do i begin?!? Your work is just incredible. If i didn't watch myself, i would spend ALL my spare time here on your blog, and i wouldn't have time for anyone else. ;-) Those watercolors are awesome. And that digital painting. omg. Unbelievable. Such beautiful lines. Thank you for sharing with the world! xx
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