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Hi everyone..couldn't resist sharing this work which I did this afternoon.Its a kind of painting that emerges on its own. I had started with a thought that 'it could be a face'.Then my hands took over. Initially I used charcoal on gray paper.Pastels were added later.I kind of like this effect.Gives the face two dimensions.What do you think?
It is one of the paintings that left me with a happy feeling :)
Arti, this piece is gorgeous!!! It certainly does have a 3-d effect, emerging from the paper. I think you are on to a new and wonderful way of painting portraits. BRAVO!
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Thank you so much,Kathryn! I am so glad that you like it..I have always liked this kind of portraiture..just did not really know how to achieve it.Today I tried it with dry media and looks like it worked :)
DeleteThat's great, Arti! :)
DeleteDear Arti - I certainly see why this painting would make you happy. Very lovely with the pastel on one side and the charcoal on the other. Beautiful affect!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie! The idea behind this was to portray two sides of a person, one plain and dark-other colorful and cheery which is the face we present to the outside world.
DeleteI do like the dark drama the blending creates. has the feel of either materializing or fading away, changing as we continue to view.
ReplyDeleteI am striving for some drama, so it feels right to me- even as it is so different then my usual work,Tony.Thanks for the comment.
DeleteArti, your elephant pieces are the best I've ever seen and I love each and every one of them. Your portraits are always phenomenal and this one and the previous are no exceptions.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry I am really just pushing myself more and more, I don't know where would I end up eventually.Thanks for your support.
DeleteIt looks lovely and soft! Beautyful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Catharina.Thanks for visiting.
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