Welcome To Friday Face OFF (FFO)
This is the place to show off your face art.
You
know, ANY type of face, nature, the face of a flower, Photography,
drawings, paintings. There just needs to be a face in your blog post.
This
is it! FFO second Portrait Challenge.
Create a portrait of anyone! I'm very excited to see what all of you have to show today.
I have two that I created for this challenge. Mr. M. likes this first one better. I do like it but I think I like the second one more because it was quite difficult for me, and I'm trying to improve. The second piece help me learn some things. Let me know which one you like best.
These are images I found online. They were both in color and I manipulated them to black and white.
So here it goes.
#1 Mr. M's. choice.
Here is #2
I did change her eyes. In the photo she looks like a deer in headlights.
I just could not get her hand to sit correctly. In the photo there is a bit of her left hand showing. Yeah... that didn't work so I omitted it. Make strategic decisions is the fun part of art.
I can't wait to see who joined in for the challenge and I hope you had fun with this.
A few AI pieces.
It is challenge week.
Now for a few features.
He is way too cool.
Just chillin'
Seriously, this art just brings on the smiles.
Don't forget to join in for Sunday in the Art Room, "SITAR" Anything art. Oh and please don't forget to link back to my blog. Thanks
That's it for me.
Now it's time to show me your face
Nicole
Wow, I sure can not compete... I tried my best....
ReplyDeleteThat is difficult, I can't really decide which one I prefer. Actually neither because there is something in both that I like. I probably would have left out the arms/hands part in #2 and stopped just under her hair - that's my way of avoidance. I love how you drew the teeth in #1 - I find teeth difficult. Did Mr M tell you why he likes #1 better? Is it the woman or the way you drew her? (That might tell you something... :) ). Great art, Nicole, and I also like the AI images, especially #3. I'm glad you featured Debra's camel, I loved that one. Until Sunday!
ReplyDeleteHi there, this is Mr "Way too Cool" here. I didn't put original images for my portraits. Yes, "portraits" - there are five of them.
ReplyDeleteI prefer your second one with the eye changes. I know that I certainly made some conscious changes as I painted, drew, colored with crayons etc to make the images work as best I could. Those strategic decisions really show the feeling or heart of the artist, I think.
I have another portrait almost ready. I will use it next week.
My portrait is not nearly as good as you, but it does come from the heart. Shalom!
ReplyDeleteLove your portraits Nicole! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing portraits! so realistic and love the shading! I love the linework on your pieces and the realism and proportions are wonderful! Truly wonderful Nicole. Thank you for hosting wonderful challenges. I appreciate them so much. Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe way you changed the eyes is a stroke of genius. You really do have serious talent.
ReplyDelete...y'all have more talent than I have! I hope that you keep letting me it!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are great Nicole. You even captured the sheen on the first lady's top. And isn't it amazing how easy it is to fill up a big page and not capture the entire example you are drawing. And you definitely got the shoulders not being lined up. Thanks for running this challenge. I'm off to see everyone else's pieces and and what they did with their drawings. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteYour portraits are always awesome ~ Happy Weekend to You, hugs,
ReplyDeleteI love them both but my favorite is the first. You really nailed her. My portraits are older -- this month got too complicated. But fun to share and see the others, too!
ReplyDeleteYou really captured both their expressions! Thanks for the shout-out for my goofy camel!
ReplyDeleteI like both the portraits, Nicole. Actually, in the 2nd portrait her eyes seem better than the photo.
ReplyDeleteyour faces capture the people totally. I enjoyed reading about a shared frustration of it not being exactly what you were going for too, I always feel that way, keeps me trying harder lol
ReplyDeleteLeeAnna
You are queen of art dear Nichole 🤗👍
ReplyDeleteI liked both photos and you did justice to both of them honestly 🥰
I am amazed by not just facial expressions but the way you followed all the lining and shading of their shirts is striking and truly impressive 🤗👌♥️
Well done ♥️
You are really talented, Nicole! Those portraits are amazing. Every time I see Debra's camel mug I laugh. Have fun seeing all the portraits today. ❤️
ReplyDeleteOh it´s friday evening and I am only nr. 21. Wonderful drawings dear Nicole...and as I told before - I am not talented in drawing...and it never had been a passion of mine. But I like to have a look at pictures. Have a good time and all the best
ReplyDeleteVioletta
I can't make my mind up as to which I prefer, both portraits are great.
ReplyDeleteOh, you are such a good artist and the detail you get in your portraits is mind boggling. How you have time to do all of your art and manage your blog at the same time is a mystery to me. But, don't get me wrong ... I love all of it and you have given me an excuse to do my art again, which I truly appreciate :) Plan to see you on "Sitar" !
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From the Sol
thanks! https://sintrabloguecintia.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteDear Nicole, I wasn't sure if I was allowed to link to your blog today even without a painted portrait. Because once again, I haven't managed to follow your challenge... sorry! Unfortunately, it's not the time for painting or drawing right now. Since I saw that some others have linked without a drawing, I took the plunge too. Please remove it if it bothers you.
ReplyDeleteYour portraits turned out beautifully again. I wish I could do them as well as you! I'm still hoping that I'll manage to create a portrait in the not-too-distant future and show it to you – even if there isn't a challenge then. I also really like your AI-generated images again, and they fit the theme so well!
Hugs and all the best, Traude
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2026/01/reisebericht-2025-drei-parks-am.html
Love the camel's smile in the end. Seeing artist making arts is also very soothing
ReplyDeleteI like both your portraits.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the remainder of Friday and have a good weekend.
All the best Jan
Your portraits are fantastic, both have so much character, and I love how you experimented with black and white to bring out different moods. It’s great to see the thought and learning you put into the second piece; those little challenges really make art grow.
ReplyDeleteLooks like quite a few people took part.
ReplyDeleteBoth portraits are good to me. That cat.lol.
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