Thursday, November 16, 2017

PAINT PARTY FRIDAY 11/17

Hi Everyone!

First I need to apologize for not getting to all of you this last week. Lots of medical stuff going on out of town. I always leave a comment for everyone and I just couldn't get it done this week.  A big thanks to Eva and Kristen for hosting 
Paint Party Friday.  I have two drawings this week. Like I said lots of out of town traveling. 
Thank you to everyone who comments on my blog. I appreciate it so very much.
 Now for art.
This was a difficult study. Hiding the forefingers and thumbs and trying to make this look realist. It is all a lesson. 
To see the detail click on the picture.


I bought new paper last week and I DO NOT LIKE IT! 
It is Strathmore
drawing paper but not what I normally buy. It is lighter weight, a different tooth, and it folds or rolls. Shading is much different as well.  Next time I go to town I will get my regular paper.


Have a great weekend everyone!
Nicole/Beadwright 
Honor and integrity in art, in life.
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24 comments:

  1. ChristineNovember 16, 2017 at 9:36 PM

    Beautiful portraits, lovely job on the fingers in the first one. So sorry you don't like the paper.

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  2. Valerie-JaelNovember 16, 2017 at 10:12 PM

    Lovely art. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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  3. Clare LloydNovember 16, 2017 at 11:17 PM

    Such lovely faces

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  4. AnonymousNovember 17, 2017 at 12:35 AM

    what wonderful beautiful imaginative faces!!!
    happy PPF
    elke

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  5. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfNovember 17, 2017 at 4:36 AM

    Love your portraits! :)

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  6. Latane BartonNovember 17, 2017 at 4:42 AM

    You did a beautiful job of hiding those fingers. Have a great weekend, Nicole

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  7. FayeNovember 17, 2017 at 5:53 AM

    Nicole, your work is next to perfect. I am always so amazed at the details in your art. The hands are great. Both drawings are so lifelike.

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  8. Linda KunsmanNovember 17, 2017 at 5:57 AM

    gorgeous portraits Nicole, and you did an excellent job with the hands and fingers on the first one! Well done. Happy PPF!

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  9. leekrekNovember 17, 2017 at 8:30 AM

    great portraits, you manage to capture a mood in there, so good

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  10. carol l mckNovember 17, 2017 at 8:50 AM

    Lovely portraits ~ hands can be hard to do and you did it well ~

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  11. dentheNovember 17, 2017 at 12:30 PM

    you are very brave with your drawings Nicole! those fingers in front of the eyes, and the short curly hair on the other one. Well done! Hope your next week will be less stressed ♥

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  12. VictoriaNovember 17, 2017 at 1:00 PM

    These are gorgeous sketches. Her fingers are wonderful and love the highlights in her hair. The second sketch really draws me in, she is so deeply intriguing to me, beautifully done. I love that feeling when you find the right paper and drawing upon it feels sublime...and yes when it is not the right fit, it is no fun. Hope you find your kind of paper! enjoy
    happy PPF
    Victoria

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  13. Jennifer RoseNovember 17, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    hopefully the paper wasn't too much money, im not a big fan of strathmore paper myself

    never need to apologize for not commenting or visiting blogs, life gets in the way of blogland and people do understand :)

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  14. SusanNovember 18, 2017 at 4:05 AM

    Good for you! Hands are so difficult and these are lovely and so is her hair. Nice portraits, inspite of the paper! Happy PPF

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  15. AnonymousNovember 18, 2017 at 9:24 AM

    such beautiful work, I love the fingers on her the eyes in the first work it makes it come to life, portraits can be so boring but not yours!!! the second is beautiful as well, the womans eyes are amazing, that zing of color is perfect!!!!

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  16. peggy gattoNovember 18, 2017 at 10:37 AM

    Beautiful faces shine even though you don't like the paper!!!

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  17. Magic Love CrowNovember 18, 2017 at 7:04 PM

    I hope everything is ok Nicole!! No need for apologies! We love you!
    Both these pieces are amazing!! Wow!! So much detail with the hands and eyes!!
    Big Hugs!

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  18. IndiraNovember 18, 2017 at 7:46 PM

    Lovely drawings. You got the details just right. Hope the medical stuff is not serious.

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  19. NatureFootstepNovember 19, 2017 at 1:32 AM

    Your finger study was not an easy one I think. I tried to put my fingers like that and it was hard to do :) Sorry that youe health gets in the way of art. Still your portraits are super :)

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  20. Lisabella RussoNovember 19, 2017 at 1:33 PM

    These are lovely, I think it's great that you did such a challenging pose! I like to try new materials too on occasion. Sometimes it works out, sometimes less so, but I think it's worth the attempt for when it very much works out. Sorry the new paper didn't work so well for you.

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  21. BLOGitseNovember 20, 2017 at 3:54 AM

    Isn't it funny how important paper is! Some papers are difficult to draw if the surface is not smooth enough or it's difficult move a pencil on it...
    Beautiful faces again.
    Have a good week!

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  22. JKWNovember 23, 2017 at 5:50 AM

    I love the detail (ear, eyes, nose, mouth) of the face. . .so difficult to do. Ouch I know your paper disappointment. Blessings, Janet

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  23. Abigail DavidsonNovember 23, 2017 at 4:00 PM

    Both are beautiful portraits! You captured the muscles in that first pose so well and great presence and expression in the second - happy to visit again and see more of your art!

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  24. PiaRomNovember 24, 2017 at 8:10 AM

    Wonderful scetches! And what a challenge to paint on unusual paper ;) ♥ Conny http://piaromsartjournaling.blogspot.de

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