Lips Incorporated

Ok, so last week I did a little study on eyes.  This week I am doing a small study on lips.  I had a few minutes at lunch so I quickly drew out some lip shapes, and then splashed on some paint.

Oh, and the flower was an extra doodle that just worked its way there.  No real reason why.

I saw a quick video on how to make lips a little more realistic, and thought I would give it a chance.  Basically it went like this.
1. Draw two circles separated by a third (invisible) circle, all of them the same size.
2. draw a center line where the lips meet.  The line should be slightly raised in the middle.
3. Draw a third circle the same size as the first two below the center of the mouth, as distant from the line as the two circles above it.
4. Make an arc just above and between the two circles above the mouth.
5. connect the arc to the ends of the mouth and connect the two ends of the mouth by drawing a line around the circle on the lower lip.

TA DA - now you should have two basic lips.

I guess it helped a little.  I don't know how great a help it was, but it did get me drawing and sketching.

Now, I tired to put my eyes and mouth together.  I know its not a great painting.  Remember, I'm sketching quite quickly.  I just kind of guessed at the proportions of nose to mouth to eyes, so that might be a bit off.  I'm still not happy with the eyes.  More practice!!

Another Face

Another face.   I think I just missed the mark on this one.  I may have to go back and tweak it just a bit.  I think the eyes are a bit better that previous pictures, but i don't think the scan is doing it justice.

I tried a little something new with the hair.  I for the most part it worked out.  The hair on her right hand side I think looks good.  On the left below her ear could use some work.  I love her smile, and I'm willing to bet that my auntie Roberta will like her teeth.

I think that I am gonna go back and rework this one a bit.  Maybe put a little more shadow on her forehead under he hair, and on her left cheek.  you might see this one painting re-posted at a later time.

This time, again, I used the same technique that I am hoping to use in most of my paintings from now on.  I've no idea what it is called, other than wet-in-wet painting (but it is not strictly wet-in-wet).  I do a lot more than just that.

Well, for now, this is what I've got.  I still have a few more portraits to paint, so be on the lookout.

Female Face

This painting for sale. 8x10 $20

Inspired by February's portrait painting challenge, or maybe by re-finding an artists work that I had hoped to duplicate, or getting some inspiration from a newly found friend, I trudged ahead with a new style of painting.  (You may link to the inspirational sites here and here.)

I used a lot more water than normal, and allowed the paint to do whatever it is that the paint does on the paper.  I'll admit to not being the most proficient with this right now, but  I love this style of painting.  I'm gonna be doing more, so get ready.