29 Faces, Part 1
Ayala is hosting a February challenge called "29 Faces," which encourages participants to draw one face a day for the month of February. I have found that the more I draw faces, the better they get, so I wanted to join along. Also, I'm still working on finishing up the assignments from the 101 Faces class I started in January. It's a perfect combination. I'll share the faces in groups, rather than daily, and today's the first trio. The one up top is done with pastels and has a definite Frida Kahlo inspiration.
This second one didn't scan very well, but it's a simple, sweet pencil drawing of Clara (and that pink streak is not there in real life!). And finally, an art journal page:
It's an acrylic face and the journaling reflects the fact that I'm still not sure how to incorporate faces into my art journal pages. For more faces, check out the linky here.
These faces are all very different - do you have a favorite?
You are correct I feel the challenge is great because the more we do something the more we improve - these are all great :)
ReplyDeleteLove these free spirited faces! Looking forward to more!
ReplyDelete~ Laura
love the variety of faces you are drawing. Of this trio the 1st one grabbed my attention - strong and looks like she has a story to tell
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed looking at your faces, many thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love looking at your faces and the different styles you manage to achieve. Of today's, I think I like the first one best.
ReplyDeleteI too am trying to use different styles for my portraits, and yours are lovely :D One way to fit faces into a journal page is to have flowing hair across your page, and use the lines to write in :D XXX
ReplyDeleteI agree, the more you pratice faces, the better you get. I've made the same experience. Is there still time to hop on this "29 faces" train? I'm also still working on the "faces 101" assignments - I'm so behind with everything.
ReplyDeleteI rather like the pencil drawing!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
As soon as I spotted that first one I thought - she's got a Kahlo thing going on there! I enjoyed the variety you have here too - you are a versatile portrait maker!
ReplyDeleteI think that this 29 faces project is such a great idea. I'm thinking of trying it too. Yours are great. I especially like the middle one, Clara. Don't know why - she just looks so sweet to me. I have one face drawn - so I think I'll try another. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with this project.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Tricia
Great job on these! I'm loving hopping around to everyone's blogs and seeing all the different styles of faces!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the challenge!! Great pieces!!
ReplyDeletefantastic evening. I love the first one especially!
ReplyDeleteHa! I think it's funny that you write "you're not sure how to incorporate faces into your your journal pages"!! I really like this yellow, numbered spread and your funky face. I think it's fabulous!:o)
ReplyDeleteVery cool faces! Great diversity too.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!!! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove your faces!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the freshness and spontaneity.
ReplyDeleteLove the polka dots in the hair of that first one!
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