For this one I used the exact same reference photos in the same configuration as my piece from two days ago. I almost ever do this, but I figure there’s probably a lot to be learned from repeating an exercise so closely. For this one I wasn’t happy with how faint the white ink was, so I augmented it with some other white materials – first a water-soluble wax pastel, and then a big stick of white charcoal.
I really enjoyed this, and think sometimes working in series helps you understand what really works and what might not. Really lovely faces with the augmented white marks.
Thanks! I definitely need to give series work a try more often.
Not sure what happened, but I left a comment and it didn’t show up. I mentioned it was sometimes good to work in a series because you learn what works and what doesn’t. It also helps to know where you need to change things or improve a process.
Sometimes comments get kicked into a filter for me to approve, seemingly randomly at times. Thanks for your persistence!
It’s an interesting piece. When I saw the thumbnail image at Creative Everday link up, I thought of Mt. Rushmore.
The View from the Top of the Ladder
You’re the second one to mention Mt. Rushmore. I think I should go with it.
That makes for a great painting! Message in it for me is not to let the present be squeeze out by too much pondering about the past and fixation on the future. You’ve certainly captured that dilemma! Thank you so much for sharing your course lessons and exercises. It’s a great series!
Thanks, Gayle! I love your interpretation of it.