First up is a series of three created from the same face.
Acrylic Paint on good watercolor paper
Mixed media (oil pastels, colored pencils and water media)
Inktense pencils and Inktense blocks
Next up, an older lady
Colored pencil on very cheap watercolor paper.
And finally a male face.
Done with very inexpensive crayon on the back side of that cheap watercolor paper
There is a reason that I mention the inexpensive materials that I used for a couple of these. It is to remind you that you don't have to have expensive materials to create fun art.
However, I will say choose your substrate (paper in this case) with care as it determines how
well the materials will work for you.
Linking with the Portrait Challenge
Until Next Time,
Stay Creative
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14 comments:
Hi Gene! I like them all, but my favorite one is the 3rd one, that you did using Inktense pencils and blocks. I like the Picasso feel of it, with it's cubist lines and shapes.
Wow these are really great!!! I´m still in jet lag mode hence only a sketch on the shopping list at the tiny cabin-table - to yours!
You have endless talent, Gene. These are all nice looking portraits.
Wonderful portraits! I really love them all! Have a fantastic weekend.
...hey cool dude, stay cool and creative.
Wow Gene, these are all amazing. It's interesting how every technique creates a slightly different feel. And I like them all! Have a super weekend.
These are terrific, Gene. And yes, I agree with and appreciate your mentioning inexpensive materials and good substrate.
Well done Gene!
Lovely series of portraits ~ creative and colorful ~ hugs,
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OMGosh Cool Way. :) Your new name I guess. LOL These are magnificent! Thank you for sharing your tools and papers with us. Yes, one dose not have to have expensive art supplies to create. Even some of the masters created on less desirable surfaces. I know an artiste here that dose some of his work on brown paper bags and they sell for thousands of dollars. Anyway back to your art. The first 3 ladies are wonderful. Each one has a little bit of change but I know it's the same person. The old lady with her big lipstick lips is excellent, with a great smile and expression. Again your colorful guy is so catching. His mouth and stash remind me a bit of Freddy Mercury. I'm thrilled at what you created and shared for FFO portrait challenge. Thank you so much and have a great weekend.
What a great idea to do a series of portraits in different media! I love your creative choice of colours and styles!
My favourite is the third one done with Inktense.
Wow wow wow - way too cool, as Nicole would say and she's so right. The younger woman reminds me of one of my aquaintances, and in all three versions! I like how you used different supplies and even different paper, that's so interesting. You are so right, it is possible to create fun art with cheaper material, so that should never be an excuse. I really like all five of your portraits.
Well, I sometimes have to be reminded what a difference the materials you use can make. I get in a rut and use just water colors or pastels and I miss out on all kinds of options. Thank you for reminding all of us. Your portraits are all awesome and I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite. Job well done, Gene ...
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