So last week I was reading my latest issue of Somerset Studio, and I saw this ad (Paper Whimsy) with an image of a lady that I Really liked. And I wanted to draw her! So, I got out the fearless journal (because there's no such thing as messing up in a journal!) and I did!
I remembered what I've read and been told by different online artists. Don't think of what you're actually drawing--just look at the individual shapes, sizes, and angles, and it seemed to help. I struggle with the 3/4 view, and I was pretty happy with how this lady turned out (my "model" is on page 19 of the Somerset magazine if you have it)
And sticking with my plan of using different art supplies--I finished her with Conte Crayons, and Derwent inktense pencils. The conte crayons are really very hard chalk--easy to work with--but a bit messy--you have to spray a fixative over it when you're finished because it smears onto the rest of your work and pages.
I've been really liking my journal girls--so much so, that I decided to turn THIS ONE into an art piece!
I'm really happy with her and she's now in my Etsy shop HERE.
I'm really beginning to like this--this journal thing--I think I have a bit of a theme going on with my journal girls!
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I love them both. I don't think I've seen you mess up anything. :) It's good you're using up your supplies. :)
Beautiful work with your girls. Hats off to you for experimenting and working with various mediums.
I love your journal girl,shes beautiful and her hand is perfect. Also love your new piece for your etsy store!
Oh, the first one really speaks to me...she's so wistful! I love these beautiful girls! Enjoy your week, my friend! ♥
Really beautiful work Diane! The colors just tug at my heart...
Tina xo
This girl is really beautiful and you did a great job with her arm and hand!
Loving these ladies:O) Love all the colors, you are doing awesome as always:O)
Gorgeous! They are both beautiful.
WOW!! Very impressive, especially the 3/4 view. I have none of those supplies, so I'm very impressed with what you have to work with. You make it all look so easy and fun.
She is beautiful Diane. I love them both. I also love your vivid color and like the fact that you are learning new things. Great job Diane. Enjoy the week, take care.
I really love your journal girls!!! Wow and your 3/4 girl is marvelous! You have the drawing down very well and your background....gorgeous too! Is there anything you can't do? Love it, love it, love it!
I love her Diane! I struggle with the 3/4 too. Your portrait turned out so gorgeous. I need more fearless practice! :) Looking forward to seeing more of your journal girls. :)
Your Etsy girl is fabolous, dear Diane- and I so love how you uses laces, and tulle with pearls, --also the journal girl is lovely- and so beautiful looking-
Hugs and happy rest of the week.
Dorthe
If this is the result then your journaling is deffinately working out. Beautiful!
Me too Diane. It's so easy to take a journal page and revamp it into something wonderful, such as your lovely girl you posted on Etsy. Also, using those unused art materials on a journal can bring surprises.
Beautiful job! They're both great! Jennifer
What a beautiful lady!
beautiful and amazing!
She is very pretty, actually they both are. I'm thinking you don't have any problems with the angles. You capture beauty and emotion. Very beautiful.
I love your Girls! Great color! The 3/4 view is difficult for me, too. You've got it mastered! Looks great!
very pretty! Love the rich jewel tones. A journal is a great idea~~
they are both wonderful Diane.
I also try to look at shapes, but it is not coming naturally for me. yours are both beautiful.
She's beautiful...I love the color of her hair!
Really both super gorgeous and pretty Diane! You are so excellent at drawing faces....each is so gorgeous and has such character!
A young acrylics instructor once told us that in a community art class I took ...to break it down into shapes and then paint (or draw). It really does help.
Your journal girls have such a dreamy gaze in their eyes. I really like it.
These are awesome Diane!! Love your girls! Your style is always amazing. I am not much for journaling but I do agree, you are on to something here with this theme! :)
and what a beautiful art piece she turned into! Lovely lovely!!!
:)
These are beautiful Diane!
Oh wow! Your new journal girl is just gorgeous!! And I love the new art piece too! You paint such beautiful faces.
xoE
Sooo pretty!! Both of them!!
dreamy, diane.
+ the measurements made
by your heart are
just right. xo
GASP!!!! WOW, they are SO pretty! I will definitely check out that page (oh, it's right here!) and LOVE LOVE LOVE your latest piece with the bold color. Bravo, xoxo
your journal girls are all so beautiful and this new one just joins in with the other beauties. congrats on getting back in the groove with your etsy shop :)
I'm impressed! Both are awesome! You have done a great job!
Have a lovely week!
Hugs,
Gaby
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