Welcome To Friday Face OFF (FFO)
This
is the place to show off your faces or your face. Post any type of face
from any medium. You can create it, or find it in nature, or even that
face in the design of woodwork in your house. Human, animal, alien, or monster. Any kind of face.
I'm not sure what to show this week. I have created quite a few faces this. I feel like I am getting back to a new self. I really don't want to old self. LOL
If you saw my post on Conte', Pastels and Prisma you know that I have been having fun with all of those.
This is my first face. I use a toned paper, a light blue, and if you know
anything about me , you know that blue
IS NOT ANYWHERE NEAR A COLOR I LIKE. So why I chose blue paper is beyond me.
It isn't perfect but I like her expression.
Yes, I have a lot of practice to do but I am enjoying this.
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I started like this. Just scratching in a face.  |
Next a bit of detail.  |
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Add more  |
Before blending  |
I did draw another Conte' face but I will show that one next week.
I grabbed some white paper and with one graphite pencil and drew this face. I wanted to practice skin. I used a 5H on the entire face except her eyes and I used a charcoal pencil.
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A very light hand and patients while layering.  |
I have found I really like creating skin like this.  |
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This is pretty slick paper, I think that's why this method worked.  |
I can see I need to tweak this a bit.  |
I also sculpted out a face from foil. I don't know if it shows up very well. This is a profile.
The feature today is,
I'm also linking up with Gillena. 
That's it for this week. Now it's time to show me your face.
Nicole
Update. Barbara has closed down her blog so the link will go back to you. Do not click on it. Thank you.
What compelling eyes in your graphite pencil drawing!
ReplyDeleteGood faces Nicole.
ReplyDeleteThe first face on blue paper really appeals to me. I like the way you used sketchy parallel lines and a limited color selection.
ReplyDeletebest, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
What fun you are having! It is exciting to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. Your faces always have such expression. I enjoy when you show us the step-by-step progress. Have a great weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that face on the blue paper. It is awesome. I couldn't believe the difference after blending, That is WOW. I love it and the other face is amazing, too. Thanks for hosting, dear Nicole.
ReplyDeleteA whole crowd of faces!
ReplyDeleteA whole crowd of faces!
ReplyDeleteHi Nicole. I really like the first face. She, kind of, look like I feel today.
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, I see the foil-face. :)
The sun is shinong today, I will take a looong walk I think. :) :)
Happy Friday abd have a good weekend Nicole.
ReplyDeleteMuch♡love
The sketches are oozing beauty.
ReplyDeleteYou have totally changed your style, Nicole. Good start, I'm looking forward to seeing more...
ReplyDeleteHappy FFO xx
I love that conte face you made. That is amazing, and it has "life" to it. It's almost like she is out in the wind. I think your new self is onto something new. Happy Friday, hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThe eyes seem to bore right into me.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I just have had too much going on this week to participate.
ReplyDeleteMy happy faces are the faces I love the most! And speaking of love, those are beautiful faces you created, especially the first conte face.
ReplyDelete...I love the foil face, something even I could do!
ReplyDeleteWow! You have been creating wonderful faces with the contes ~ they are all great ~ like the 2nd one the best and thanks for showing us the process ~ hugs,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Beautiful faces and photos, you have been working hard, good for you! ugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWell done with those faces.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to AFFF
Much♡love
Well done with those faces.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to AFFF
Much♡love
Boa tarde de sexta-feira e bom final de semana minha querida amiga Nicole. Os rostos ficaram incríveis. Aproveito para desejar um Feliz Dia Internacional da Mulher.
ReplyDeleteI've had visitors staying all week but I've managed to fit in a couple of faces.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are getting back to a new self.
I LOVE your faces!!!
ReplyDeleteI have so much to learn. I would love to be able to draw more life-life portraits. Maybe one day, my efforts will pay off! :)
ReplyDeleteNice drawings...you are very creative.
ReplyDeleteHave a good time and all the best
Violetta
I like your faces, especially the foil one.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Excellent face works
ReplyDeleteI love these faces Nicole, they are both beautiful. The sketchy lines on the first are wonderful. I have some Conte pastels somewhere, I must have a search for them.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good weekend.
Alison
True confession. The link for Dan is for my husband's pyrographic art! he's been creating again so I've been updating his blog for him, and this one qualifies for Face Off Friday (a day late!)
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm happy. Thank you so much for select my work.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you too for hosting.
I enjoyed reading here again.
Hugs by Heidrun
Love the pencil art. The foil doesn’t show up very well. Maybe if you photographed it in dim light with a sharp light coming in from the side?
ReplyDeleteBarbara's link went to my draft blog. I can/t seem to find her blog on your site, so maybe you know how to get in touch with her.
ReplyDeleteNice drawings, Nicole. Have a great new week!
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