Friday, July 12, 2013

Summer of Color - Week 5

This week's colors are candy apple red and yellow.  I wasn't feeling inspired, but that had more to do with my week than the colors. I almost didn't participate, but I decided I just couldn't let myself do that, so I forced myself to sit down last night with no idea what I wanted to do.
 
 
 
 
 For some reason I got the urge to paint this drawing I had previously done based on an actual doll that I'd seen a picture of.  I decided to do it in watercolor, even though it's not on watercolor paper as soon became abundantly clear, so there are some issues with the paper in spots where I was trying to do multiple wet layers  - that's what I get for not planning ahead.
 
The mystery substance around her neck is supposed to be some kind of filmy tulle that the doll had as a collar - not quite sure I achieved that look!

19 comments:

  1. She is stunning! I love the uncertain expression on her face and her amazing hair. She reminds me of Thumbelina :)

    Karen x

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  2. She's great--I love her face and hair and totally get the tulle collar!

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  3. She is absolutely beautiful! I love your creativity!

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  4. Oh she's adorable! I love her hair, and I'd also love to know what she's thinking!

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  5. She is beautiful, reminds me of some French medieval beauty. LOVE her funky hairdo :).

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  6. Your painting is wonderful. This is an amazing hairs and color combination. And I think the collar is wonderful too. Hope you are getting better! Happy Weekend!

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  7. I LOVE her hair! I'm a big fan of weird hairstyles :-) And that expression on her face is just wonderful.

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  8. I realize I'm running really late, but wanted to get here before the next challenge went up. I think you draw really well, whether using watercolors or not. If I could draw and paint like that, I'd be thrilled. You did a MARVELOUS job with the SOC colors.

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  9. Gorgeous! I love her hair and her face is beautiful even though sh looks a little sad. :)

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  10. Oh my gosh her hair!!! I love her hair. She is fabulous. :)

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  11. I'm so glad you did make yourself join in - I really like this girl with her superb facial expression and wonderful hair style! I hope this week is good to you.

    xxx

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  12. Wow, what an interesting drawing, an no doubt an interesting doll.

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  13. Love this! Beautifully done.

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  14. Fabulous I like your style...beautiful hands on artwork.

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  15. this is lovely, adore the colours you have used

    happy crafting
    Jay x

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  16. Such a cool piece.. Love her hair!! :)

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  17. Oh, wow. I love your faces! What a great expression.

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