For a first time experiment I'm happy with her.
I need to do something with her hair...
it looks a little messy.
And her hand isn't right...
but I like the way I could blend the colors on her skin.
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She's lovely - gorgeous skintones! Just bought chalk pastels last week and haven't used them yet. Did you use a sealer on top??
ReplyDeleteI haven't sealed it yet but I plan to do that.
DeleteDefinitely conveying a clear statement of her mood. Nicely done.
ReplyDeletethanks, Annie
DeleteI love the shading you did on the skin, it looks totally real. Great job!!! xox
ReplyDeletethanks, Corrine...shading is always my weak spot but with the pastels it was easy!
Deleteshe almost looks life like! great piece!
ReplyDeletethank you!
DeleteBeautiful contour lines and am loving your girl Janet. Hugs Annette x
ReplyDeletethanks, Netty
Deleteyou did a great job on the girl and the blending of the skin, thats where I have trouble
ReplyDeleteoh, me too, Lee. the pastels made it fairly easy.
Deleteshe's a beauty!
ReplyDeletethank you!
DeleteThank you for your visit! I appreciate it!!! :D I just finished today's face and I'm about to post. I hope you come by again sometime. I truly appreciate it!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job here. I love the tones and her body expression... Very lovely!
Maria
thanks, Maria...I'll be back to visit again.
DeleteThis one is truly beautiful, and her eyes are just like my sisters. Very good expression, she's in another world planning something.
ReplyDeletethanks, Laila...HB said she looks sad but I don't think so.
DeleteNow Janet, I cant keep coming here and saying beautiful, awesome, wonderful.....etc., because ALL your work is that way. So I guess I need a new dictionary word. Oh well, dont you love working in pastel? They blend so nice. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm blushing, Judie!
DeleteP.S. Love the way you did her eyebrows.
ReplyDeletethanks!
DeleteI love the colors you used on her skin. Beautiful
ReplyDeletethanks, Janet...I used several and just kept adding.
DeleteWonderful portrait, Janet!
ReplyDeleteLove she eyes... great work. :]
Thank you for sharing the link too, interesting indeed... love the concept.
Take care. ~xx
You're welcome, April...at least I could give you one link in return for all the ones you share.
DeleteHi Janet, She is beautiful. you rock as an artist:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet visit and for casting your vote, this is going to be fun. I'll keep track and let you all know which Queen is truly worthy of the crown and honor.
Have a lovely day and thanks for stopping by.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
Thanks, Connie!
DeleteHer face is beautiful, very nicely blended, I'm glad you decided to work on her!
ReplyDeleteShe's been sitting unfinished for several months. This was the perfect opportunity to do something with her.
DeleteYou can't help but love her! Look how sweet she is! Great work Janet! xo
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