Work continues to be busy, and when I arrived home, my computer has been infected with a troublesome worm and I've lost my satellite connection -- BIG SIGH. Can't seem to post to several of the groups I belong to and my service provider won't be able to help me for a while. When it rains ....
I've done a few noses -- with faces -- as I attempt more portraits. I redid my own and my grandson, Nick.
Every time you do your self portrait, you get better! Wonderful job on little Nick, you captured a little of the essence of his spirit here also. I have found playing with a #2 pencil and a smudge stick works out pretty well for portraits. The combination makes it easier to create the soft shadows that help define our faces. I find it very hard to get that look with a pen although I see that others can do just fine.
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ReplyDeleteYou're so brave! Another self-portrait and one of your grandson as well! They're both wonderful and I think your lines on your self-portrait look so much more confident this time. I think we all are really progressing with daily practice even though it might not be as fast or as apparent as we would like.
The self-portrait is getting closer! I recognized this as you. Must be the twinkle in the eyes. ;o)
ReplyDeleteHi Lin, oh dear sorry about the spam troubles, bravo for continuing work on portraits, an adorable portrait of the grandson!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you've just exactly caught the sense of balancing that toddlers exhibit. Well done - you'v been busy.
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