Friday, March 20, 2026

Friday Face OFF 3/20/26

 

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, AI. There just needs to be a face in your blog post, a link back to my blog and please use the image below. 
Thank you.
I've been looking for happy faces on line for FFO challenge. Watching a lot of portrait artists shows, I've noticed that not many want to draw or paint teeth and ask the sitters to smile closed mouth. I like drawing teeth, it challenges me. So, trying to find a face that I like with a big happy smile has been difficult. I guess I will have to draw that from imagination.
How is everyone doing on the challenge? 
 The show date is April 24th so you still have time to create a face with one or more of these expressions.
Happy, Sad, Tired, Surprised or anger.
For this week I have a young lady that was so fun to draw.
I don't have any true starts photos. I get into the zone and forget to take them.
From here, all sketched in and the shading begins.
A little more detail. 
Neck and shirt are lined in.
More detail with facial features. The lips are not this dark in real life.
As you know I work all over the page so next I started on the jacket.
After getting it all scratched in I smooth is out with an old paint brush.
If you do this, remember a bit of the graphite will be removed.
It's all about layering the graphite.
After awhile I get something like this.
And after many layers of some fixing here and there I ended up with this. 
I did change her blouse. I am happy with the tweedy texture on her coat. 
Here is the photo I worked from. I didn't quite get her expression. I made her eyes to wide and not enough puffiness. With that said, I do like her.
 
A few AI 


Ready for some features?
Take a few minutes to visit Kym. She creates amazing digital art. 
Dorte creates clever and fun art. Please take a look.
 
FFO Challenge April 24 
 Also join in with SITAR this Sunday Anything Art. 
That's it for me. 
Now show me your face
Nicole

 
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27 comments:

  1. RostroseMarch 20, 2026 at 2:05 AM

    I'll get back to you a little later with a proper comment 😊.

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  2. AnankaMarch 20, 2026 at 2:19 AM

    Wonderful, she looks so good in your sketches and love the AI faces. I am terrible at drawing and sketching. I can see things in my mind, but I cannot draw them onto paper. I really wish I could! I think that's why I like photography. I like taking photos of things that others might miss or not spot, if that makes sense! :-D

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  3. RostroseMarch 20, 2026 at 2:39 AM

    Dear Nicole,
    I'm thrilled with your young lady! I find your drawing, or rather the expression in her eyes, much more beautiful than in the photo. A bit like a young, melancholic Winona Ryder. I still haven't managed to draw anything, even though your challenges keep tempting me. If you want to draw a smile with teeth, I'd be happy to provide you with some photos of grinning Traude 😁
    I also think your AI images are very well done again, and I'm enjoying the springtime impressions.
    Hugs & all the best from Austria,
    Traude

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  4. Iris FlaviaMarch 20, 2026 at 3:00 AM

    WOW. Your girl came out super-great!! I am still "on hold" art-wise... because I am on hold work-wise. Ack. I get told to enjoy my time-out... I will try - have a happy Friday, dear host!

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  5. David M. Gascoigne,March 20, 2026 at 3:35 AM

    You did a terrific job! She reminds me a little bit of Audrey Hepburn.

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  6. Gene BlackMarch 20, 2026 at 3:39 AM

    I like your portrait. Your version looks more "concerned" and less "broody" than the photo.

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  7. GiorgioMarch 20, 2026 at 3:54 AM

    Great job, Nicole. I like the portrait.
    Thank you for explaining your artwork step by step.

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  8. My name is Erika.March 20, 2026 at 4:50 AM

    Very nice. I love it in black and white and I love it with the colored jacket and the green shirt. But I like how you kept the face uncolored. Nicely done Nicole. You are are a portrait drawing queen! hugs-Erika

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  9. TomMarch 20, 2026 at 5:03 AM

    ...Nicole, a happy face always beats whatever is in second place. Be well.

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  10. Debra She Who SeeksMarch 20, 2026 at 5:04 AM

    Oh yes, you did get a marvelously tweedy texture on the coat! I like the pop of green for the blouse too. I hate doing clothes and textures. It is SO hard!

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  11. Margaret DMarch 20, 2026 at 5:10 AM

    You AI's are good and your portrait you did, amazing and it's very much like the person - well done.

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  12. an artist reflectsMarch 20, 2026 at 5:42 AM

    Nicole ~ she is beautiful but serious ~ you are very good with expression ~ hugs, ^_^

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  13. The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAMarch 20, 2026 at 5:44 AM

    I'm always fascinated by seeing your artistic process. I pray you've been healing and feeling better. Peace!

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  14. JeanieMarch 20, 2026 at 6:10 AM

    This might be a favorite of the portraits you've shared. She has such a wonderful expression and one I would think could be very hard to capture. But you did!

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  15. EricaStaMarch 20, 2026 at 6:13 AM

    The painted eyes are perfect. Greatful drawing. Thank you for sharing the details.
    Thank you too for hosting. Greetings by Heidrun ❤️

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  16. AnvilcloudMarch 20, 2026 at 8:20 AM

    Happy FFO.

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  17. Carola BartzMarch 20, 2026 at 8:20 AM

    I do like her, too - almost better than in the photo. That's a good idea to use an old brush for smoothing out, it takes of the hard edges. This is such a beautiful portrait, Nicole.

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  18. ViolettaMarch 20, 2026 at 8:42 AM

    Wonderful drawing again dear Nicole -very near to the original picture. I wish you a wonderful March and all the best for your health.
    Violetta

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  19. Lisabella RussoMarch 20, 2026 at 9:37 AM

    What a lovely drawing! Thanks for the hint on getting missing images to appear on blogs.

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  20. jabblogMarch 20, 2026 at 9:52 AM

    I like your drawing very much. It's interesting to see how much the detail of the eyes adds tot he drawing - obvious, really, but so clear to see.

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  21. MELODY JACOBMarch 20, 2026 at 11:27 AM

    This sketch is literally so good, with the way you did the texture on her jacket. Drawing teeth sounds like a total nightmare but you always make it look so effortless and cool. I also love that you forgot to take photos because you were in the zone because that is honestly such a mood. I cannot wait to see what everyone else comes up with for the challenge on April 24th.

    www.melodyjacob.com

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  22. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comMarch 20, 2026 at 1:26 PM

    I like her very much too.

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  23. Fundy BlueMarch 20, 2026 at 2:15 PM

    Yet again an amazing sketch, Nicole! You captured the woman beautifully. I'm glad the challenge is on April 24th. That gives me a chance to do it once I get home. Happy Friday! 🌺❤️🌺

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  24. BarbMarch 20, 2026 at 2:26 PM

    Beautiful! Plus, I think you aced her expression!!!

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  25. MichelleMarch 20, 2026 at 3:18 PM

    Nice work!

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  26. Lowcarb team memberMarch 20, 2026 at 4:25 PM

    I do like your drawing and very interesting to see the stages.
    Happy Friday.

    All the best Jan

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  27. CloudiaMarch 20, 2026 at 10:13 PM

    I like the exasperated rabbit just in time for Easter

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