Behold my 4 days old frustration. It's not done. I am painting my (younger self) as a nun lol Don't ask why because I don't have an answer that makes sense. But you're welcome to draw or paint your own conclusion. It is for 2 portrait challenges I'm involved in. I drew this and stared at it for 2 days because I was frustrated at the lack of good reference I have for the habit. When I composed it in my mind I also had charcoals planned for my medium but as it turned out the 2nd portrait challenge came up from my watercolor group (Watercolors Wet and Wild), so I chose watercolors. I grabbed a paper, drew on it, then I found out I don't favor 300lb coldpress so it's another obstacle for a smooth execution. But for now I'll put it aside because I know I will overcome this when I'm ready! For now, I wanted to show you this is how I will appear to you when I come to haunt you wooooooooooOOOOooooOOOo LOL!
Today I grabbed a canvas, drew on it and voila, I had a good painting day with my DSDF Jefferson piece which I can't wait to share. I'll have to refine it tomorrow then! So stay tuned!!!!
Today I grabbed a canvas, drew on it and voila, I had a good painting day with my DSDF Jefferson piece which I can't wait to share. I'll have to refine it tomorrow then! So stay tuned!!!!
Thank you for being so candid about your trials and tribulations with your art once in a while. It really encourages me to push through the challenges I'm encountering. Like feeling I'm starting with baby steps. HUGS!!! can't wait to see both these pieces.
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila! You're welcome :) I realize that most of us that wander from one blog to another tend to be artists so it's good to keep it real because chances are many of us tend to feel the up and down waves of creativity about the same time. And I get the feeling you don't need encouragement since you do very well giving yourself the boost wtg girl!
ReplyDeleteDon't need the encouragement?! What Sheila have you been talking to. I haven't sold one painting for money yet. Bartered for stuff but nothing yet. Still waiting. Until then, I live vicariously through all my artist friends. HUGS!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful start of your portrait. NIce to hear we all struggle.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I've known you all my life, but the reality is I didn't know you as a child. It is wonderful to have this glimpse into your past and your psyche! Great start, and I can't wait to see how it is finished!
ReplyDeleteLOL you Sheila! Well are you listing? It's really not a fair time to be testing marketability because of the economic temperature. Well in this case I need encouragement too because I haven't been really inspired to even try selling. But we have to keep trying and not give up. Right Erika? Right, Erika!
ReplyDeleteYes Dominique, I was surprised to have my creativity hampered so I thought I'd share. Thanks, I will post again when I resolve a way to finish it.
ReplyDeleteLOL Hillary pleased elaborate on the glimpse you got :)
ReplyDeleteI've just discovered this painting (didn't scroll down enough when I found your Jefferson Memorial painting). So this is you in nun's outfit! Very cute! It reminds me of an old TV show about flying nun. Can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteHahah snuck up on you Akiko! Yes, doesn't it look like some Asian wedding outfit? Hmmm that's not what I had in mind so I will definitely fix it. LOL The Flying Nun Sally Fields! That might have been funnier to depict geeez where were you to tell me that sooner.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Erika, one of your best!...very pure! I have two sisters that are ex-nuns and were married to ex-priests....Go figure...I escaped!
ReplyDeleteErika,
ReplyDeleteIn white, you could be a novice in any one of several orders but the portrait does have a ghost like quality. I'd love to see it finished.
We all played nun as kids, the life was too staid for me and following commands is totally out of the question!
You are such a cutie, with or without any habit.
Funny, I never think of you running into a snag...
Theresa HAHAHAHA only in Hollywood LOL! Hey you don't happen to have a habit I can paint from? lol Thanks so much what a surprising and sweet comment!
ReplyDeleteI guess it's appro that I'm a novice Lee. Help me finish this!!!!!!!
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