Sketching throughout a magazine, especially when the cover has such juicy color or pattern, is one of my favorite ways to recycle and practice my craft. I was drawn to the red and pattern of this cover and decided it would make a unique 'flesh' for the face I would sketch. The clock was set for 8 minutes and I was off.
I sketched the male face with a Uniball Needle fine liner then painted the negative space to bring out the form. Sketching fast and loose makes me let go of control and allow the shapes to flow more freely. Male faces are becoming a favorite of mine as well as this challenge! Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to visit my blog and leave a comment for this challenge, that means a lot!
Click HERE to view all of the faces in this series.
Click HERE to view all of the faces in this series.
Wow, this is so good, Ardith. I have never seen a unibal needle fine liner. This seems to be a great technique.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, amaising painting!! I love this interesting painting. You have got to this so artistic and individual shape and colors.
ReplyDeleteI love the drawing all on its own, but on top of the magazine cover, it is truly awesome. What a great idea ~ love it!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I think the pattern is just awesome as a flesh tone. It really adds a funky factor to your cool line art.
ReplyDeleteI like the concept and it turned out great!
ReplyDeleteInteresting composition! Did I read correctly you set a timer?
ReplyDeleteInteresting composition, and you used a timer.
ReplyDeleteWonderful piece and love your idea of recycling.
ReplyDeleteI like your faces. They do have something special that strikes me.
ReplyDeleteSuch a neat idea! I love this face!
ReplyDeleteThis is GORGEOUS! I love the brilliant color/pattern of it, with such a simple drawing over it.
ReplyDeleteSet a timer with this one too! I do love how this turned out...makes me want to design papers to use in these projects.
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