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Friday, January 1, 2010

2010, A New Beginning

Happy New Year!

It feels like a fresh start this morning. My daughter and her two little girls will be here shortly. We are keeping the girls for her while she is working today, tomorrow and Sunday. I am planning not only to be creative each of those days, but I hope to have fun making art with the almost 7 year old.

I am continuing to practice my printing with my left hand. I am not sure it looks any better, but already (this is just the second time) it didn't feel as awkward. I have a feeling I am going to like this "training". I can't wait to get the opinion of my grandgirls. As for my new journal page, I have some pix. Here is the first stage of adding color. I used a watercolor pencil to put some color down on her face.




I then used a combination of colored pencils and water soluble wax pastels to add more color.



I added some background texture and worked to try to get some depth in her face and eyes. I am not at all happy with the purple "dress".




So I added some tissue paper and a thin layer of Golden Molding Paste.




Here is a close up to show the texture:



And finally, I added a few doodles and some stamping to finish her off (no I didn't kill her!)




All that is left is to outline her face and neck with a fine black marker, which I did this morning and she is done.

I am very happy with the eyes and feel I am getting better at getting layers of color on the face. I had fun playing with this one, and can't wait to do another.

My new art journal arrived from Dick Blick yesterday so I have a new small journal to begin the new year with (with which to begin the New Year) I know, I know. I don't know what my first day will look like yet, but I will definitely make time to start the new year by being "Creative Every Day".

xoxo

10 comments:

  1. Goodmorning Vicki in real time on this New Years Day.

    The painting looks great and have a fun day with the kids.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  2. I love it when you show the development of your work. You did a really nice job with this one. The texture is great and adds a lot. hugs, nancy

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  3. I love it when you show the development of your work. You did a really nice job with this one. The texture is great and adds a lot. hugs, nancy

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  4. My goodness! Artwork already - a great start to the new year.

    Happy New Year, and may health wealth and happiness be yours (a big lottery win wouldn't hurt either, lol).

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  5. Lovely collage...it's fun to see the steps and how it developed. May your year be full of creativity!

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  6. This is lovely, Vicki. She has such a pensive expression. She is definitely waiting for something special.

    Wishing you all kinds of specialness in the New Year!

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  7. I love what you are doing with your journals. I need to do more of it. Time...where do I find it?

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  8. I like it! A lot. I love all the stuff you've added and the texture. Yes, her eyes are great. I love the hair too.

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  9. She is looking wonderful - very thoughtful looking. Good for you to try and make art every day - looking forward to seeing your work. Happy New Year, hugs.

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  10. Hi Vicki,
    Thanks for stopping by my blog. How delightful to find this work of art! The spontaniety of it is refreshing and inspiring. Happy painting and keep warm.

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