Week 1
over at
Art, Heart and Healing
(Free course- see my sidebar)
...is to create a self portrait journal page
healing exercise
drawing and shading your portrait
and background techniques
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The first part of the exercise was to transform our inner critic messages
write them down those negative thoughts
focus on them
then gesso over them!!
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The next step was to draw a self portrait
.....following Tam's fab step by step guide
learning new tips and techniques of drawing/painting faces
I was totally amazed with the results
here is my first attempt of a self portrait!!
Unfortunately I didn't have the water soluble crayons to complete the colouring in part of the exercise
....and being as one of my worst traits is being sooooo Impatient!!
I drew another portrait in an old journal
..and coloured it with an alternative medium
my trustworthy promarkers!!
....some rubber stamping
...and then I used some white acyrlic paint to distress it all.
and these are the results....
Wish my eyes were that blue!! LOL
....but I will still have another attempt at using the water soluble crayons on my original drawing when I get some.
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Im really enjoying the course so far!
....and seeing everybody elses self portrait creations!
Can't wait to see what Tam has in store for us for next weeks lesson!
Thanks for Looking!
Jan x
17 comments:
Jan this is fantastic ! I've seen Jo's too & wish had time to join ...maybe
She's so FAB-U-LOUS!!! I love everything about her!! And the colors are so rich and elegant!
I know what you mean about the crayons - I thought I had the right kind and when I sat down to do it yesterday, I realized I had the wax ones!! Since I had the day (kid in school and time on my hands) I did it anyway! I just means we now have the excuse to do it again with the other supplies . . . Loving this, xoxo
Jan, thats wonderful. Thanks for sharing
Oh Dear Jan
I adore what you've created!!!
You must be SO pleased with how these are coming out ... brilliant without the crayons.
I too tried my hand just on a piece of paper and I think I might be able to make something I like when I can find the time to sit and play!
So So beautiful ... what an amazing class Willowing is offering
Happy weekend to you and yours
oxo
Fantastic Jan!!! Your promarker portrait is beautiful, your shading is wonderful and you've really nailed the nose and lip dip too - as well as the eyes of course! Thanks for sharing x
Absolutely fabulous Jan. I cannot draw at all and I can't believe this is your first attempt. The colouring is gorgeous, well done you. Tracy Evans x
Jan, it is fabulous! Very beautiful!!! I've also signed for this classes but I have no courage even to try :-)
Wow Janette I didn't know you were so good at the whole art thing, your self portrait is wonderful, can't wait to see your other portrait coloured in.
Jan - that's really cool! I love how you finished it ("her" I should say)
Jan I thought I'd commented, but I can't see it here - these pages are FABULOUS!! I love the colours you've chosen and the stamps, super. This is a really interesting course, isn't it?
Looking forward to tomorrow's lesson.........
xx
I was so impressed with your rave review and great pages that I've joined the class too :)
Thank you for sharing!!!!
Wow this is wonderful. Love how you coloured it. Can't wait to see what you do with the water crayons. Thanks for sharing and have a good day. Angela
Jan, I'm taking Tam's class as well. Your portrait came out great. I love it. How are you doing with week 2. I just finished getting some supplies today. Hopefully I will get it done this weekend. I've been practicing drawing some whimsy's.
Just stopped by Jan to let you know there's an award for you on my blog, if you want it x
This looks really good. The course is great to do. I joined a few weeks ago and love the results.
Gorgeous pages!
Wow!!! You did a great job! Love all the colors.
I just came across your blog somehow and really love it!!! Now a new follower of yours.
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