Happy Sunday All! I am not sure if we will be having Sunday Sketches this weekend or not - Certainly not without our lovely hostesss Sophia, so I will just post this to share and change it to SS later if Sophia is up to hosting - Either way, our thoughts are with Sophia and her family during this difficult time.
Thought I would post some progress pictures of 'Sepia girl'... :-)
Not sure what to call her yet but I am using lots of sepia colored ink on her so that is her lovely title for now. (I apologize for the shadows in the picture)
Below you can see I have started to layer in some rich browns for the flower and hair - I had originally intended to do the whole flower/leaf part of the drawing in brown tones, but it just didn't come out right so I switched it up with my favorite green and pink pencils. I love the color combinations! You can also get a peak at the lower part of this piece. I am thinking of doing some vinework, sort of like a body hennae treatment on the upper part of her body, and the lower part will be wrapped in a sarong type wrap.
Love to hear your thoughts as always. Wishing you all a wonderful and relaxing Sunday and week to come!
31 comments:
Oh my gosh this is going to be amazing!!!!!! She is gorgeous! I absolutely love all the sepia tones and the idea of doing a henna vine pattern sounds incredible, I can't wait to see her when you've finished!!
I agree, she is a beauty! Her face is amazing! THe eyes and lips are fascinating.. and I love sepia. So soft!
I'm so jealous. lol. You are extremely talented and she is very lovely. Can't wait to see the finished piece.
Oh my word! I absolutely LOVE the line art :) I have always loved it and for years it was the only thing I did.. then I started getting more into colors which I love today, but I still keep the lines pretty much everywhere in everything. Your stuff is soo lovely! great job!
Awesome ...
Check out mine ..
http://ashbeezone.wordpress.com/2011/03/06/the-music-girl-sketching-and-crayon-coloring/
This is so beautiful! I think this is my favorite one so far!!! Do I say that to you every week. They just get better and better!
She's beautiful love the colours you have used..
It's quite scary (in a nice way) the speed at which your art is progressing. I wonder what you'll be producing this time next year. You have certainly found your niche. This latest piece is incredible. The detail is a delight - and I love your plans for her. Wonderful!!
Can't wait to see her finished.....I love her expression.
She is absolutely gorgeous, I love the color and the tones you are getting. Her eyes are amazing and the lips, wow. You do just keep getting better and better.
I love her headdress, truly inspired today!
I can only think of one word...Beautiful! :-)
Pretty, I LOVEEEEEEE this color scheme.
Lovely : )
oh wow!!! this is so beautiful!!! wonderful work!!!!
She is turning out absolutely beautiful. Love the color choices. Stunning.
ok, LOVE this! Julia, this is amazing! she's like a gorgeous mother earth, with the beautiful colors you have chosen. this is your best in my book! I just can't get enough of her!!!! can't wait to see her finished! well done my friend! xxoo
she's wonderful! love the hair/flower. for some reason, I want to name her Grace, she looks peaceful
Your ladys are wonderful - I don't know how I would pick a favorite!
cheers, dana
This is very cool, especially the idea of sepia and henna! Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
-Andrea
I love the large brown flower and how you're doing a portrait and nude!
Wow! She is truly gorgeous. A lot of things on her hair like she is going to the derby with Audrey hepburn! I love her eyes.
She is coming along great, Julia. I love the browns in this one. Love how the colour flows from her head to her lips. Such a warm, cozy feeling. Hugs!
Gorgeous.
I love the way "sepia -girl" is progressing... I am so enjoying watching this evolution!
xo
Kristin
oh this is gorgeous!!! looking forward to seeing her finished :)
Beautiful! She has such sweet lips.
Hennae would be FABULOUS on her!
Thank you everyone for your lovely comments! I so appreciate each and every one!!
Smiles
Really striking. I love see the different steps in the evolution of this piece. Love it!
This is beautiful. I love the balance of the composition. Thank you for showing us your process.
OMG Julia she is STUNNING!! I love all the wonderful detail that you put into you artwork and your faces are always so adorable. What an inspiration you are!!
I can't wait to see the completed painting I just know it is going to be wonderful. You have such an eye for colour I am in awe :-D
hugs
Chris xx
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