Gene Black an Alabama Artist and Quilter: Friday Face

Another week has quickly passed. Friday has arrived and I am sharing a painted face from years ago. So long ago that I don't remember the year (pre-2006 though) I took a watercolor class with Janet Rogers. She is a brilliant artist and is very skilled in watercolor portraits. I learned a few things but never got great at it. During the class we did paint some portraits. Here is one that I consider a "fail" - although failing is part of the road to success.

I doubt that the model would recognize herself, but at least the painting looks mostly human. Ha ha.

Recently I was playing with AI art again and created this fun Art Deco inspired face picture.

In other news, I have the quilt I was working on in the last post put together into one large quilt. At this point I need to choose and sew the binding to finish it. No photos yet.

I am linking up with Nicole for the Friday Face Off

Until Next Time,

Stay Creative

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11 comments:

roentare said...: Looks like Monet's impressionism; 2:45 AM
My name is Erika. said...: I'm terrible at faces so that piece is not a fail in my eyes Gene. I actually like it, even if the model wouldn't recognize herself. Happy February.; 7:07 AM
Valerie-Jael said...: I like the face you painted, she looks like a neighbour here! Have a fun weekend!; 7:14 AM
Tom said...: ...eyes are so expressive. Take care an get well soon.; 7:32 AM
Christine said...: Nice work Gene; 7:38 AM
ellie said...: Oh, but the painting has such great character that you captured. All the best to a creative weekend.; 8:00 AM
DVArtist said...: I love seeing your older art. OMG!!! your AI skills are excellent. I love this too. Thank you for joining FFO. Hope you are feeling better by now.; 10:15 AM
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...: I can't draw a thing, so I absolutely love that face. I also adore yo9ur take on AI, too. Art Deco is a favorite era and I LOVE this.; 2:09 PM
Fundy Blue said...: Your "failed" watercolor of a face would be my masterpiece! The AI image is striking. I think AI will inspire artists like digital cameras inspired photographers. Stay warm and safe!; 7:03 PM
sirkkis said...: Your watercolor portrait has an expression, and it makes the painting not being a feilur.
Have a inspirational February 👍🎨; 1:21 AM
Barbara said...: Drawing combined with watercolor is a recipe for disaster in my hands. Her expression is vey serious, an achievement in itself.; 8:42 AM