Mixed Media Portrait

[nolan]

Here is my artworks from the class:

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For this class you will need:
canvas
texture gel
imitation flower
ribbon
butterfly Christmas decoration or whatever you want to use
acrylic paint

Post your class artwork and questions below

[Denise808]

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Nolan, I'm enjoying these mm classes even more than I expected! Thank you for offering them.
Some things I used are metallic acrylics and inks, part of a Christmas decoration and a Christmas card.

[BeaSue]

Way cool, Denise!

[MaryAnne Long]

Oh, Denise, this is really beautiful.  Definitely fits your style.

I am going to take a look at the lesson today and see if I have the materials to do it.  If not, I will make a trip to town.

Oh, it is just beautiful.   You've set a very high bar here.

aloha

mea

[Happychappy]

  Denise, your mixed media portrait is outstanding.  Just love it.   Patricia

[dennis]

 

[Denise808]

Thank you Susan, Mea, Patricia and Dennis 

I just purchased most of the supplies for the window project and looking forward to an art filled 2016   

[nolan]

fantastic Denise, I am sooooo happy that you have used the techniques and the concept, but created your own unique artwork

[Denise808]

Thank you Nolan for excellent stress free instruction and giving us the freedom to "make it own" 

[MaryAnne Long]

Well, I got the concept but my execution was way over the top.  I really didn't have the right materials so had to improvise - again.   My colors are kind of loud.

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Actually, the more I look at it, the better I like it. 

I think that the techniques here for unique portraiture could make some really salable works.  I might try something less colorful to do one for my little 16-month old neighbor.

One problem I ran into was that the color on my photocopied (HP inkjet)  picture ran, giving me a swath of red hair and face.

Please feel free to offer constructive criticism.  I know this needs some.  I don't get discouraged.  Like all the other lessons, I now know how to make something look far better the next time.

Thanks, Nolan, this is really an exciting lesson.

aloha

mea

[Happychappy]

Mea, I think you have done a splendid job in taking the initiative and making it "your own".  Great job for sure.


Patricia

[njnjgirl]

Denise, wow, you took to this like a duck to water.  Love this and it shows that you enjoyed doing it.! Well done, excellent!

Mea, you really inspire me.  There you are whenever there is something new to learn!  This looks great.   

[BeaSue]

Way to go, Mea! This looks flaming and festive!

[Annie.]

Denise & Mea, wonderful!  You did a geat job! 

[nolan]

great job Mea, well done - I love the "African" colours

Just use a bit of the orange / yellow to fade the hard line at the bottom of the photo away. The rest is fine as it makes you stand up / out from the background, but at the bottom you want that fading away effect