29 Faces #21 & #22

I do very little model sketches these days, so yesterday I decided to go for it.

First I found a newspaper photo of a man who has somewhat sour expression. It seemed almost exaggerated, thus perfect for drawing.
Face #21:

Then I chose a totally different person. This young Indian is from a collection of digitalized historical photographs. I saw the link in SL Scheibe's blog, thanks for the tip! The photograph was taken by Edward S. Curtis in 1905.
Face #22:

29 Faces #18, #19 and #20

Here are some not-so-planned faces for the 29 Faces challenge...

18th, of subconscious messages. I had fun doing this a step by step, whatever came to my mind.

As you can see I used a lot of techniques and pre-cut paper shapes. That's too big list to start at this hour...


19th was a quick watercolour work that I didn't like earlier, but now it's better with ink lines.

20th, today's version of an old sketch from my notebook. Redrew her with watercolour pencils.

29 Faces #17

Wow, there are around 300 people taking part to 29 Faces challenge now!
So much styles too see and blogs to visit... :)

Ayala asked how we are doing, and for me the challenge is going fine. I still feel excited!
My 17th face is now ready. I take no pressures over the schedule even though my free time is limited. I just wish I could use more time visiting others. The comments cheer me up and mean a lot, and I try to do that to others too.

Well, this is my latest outcome: She does not look like me but I felt like I put a piece of myself here. That's probably because my thoughts take flight alike every now and then...

I experimented with stamp images and my own drawing. Learned many things of how to combine those. I guess I'm happy with result - watercolours and stamping colours mixed up nicely. Even the white ink I used for butterflies and some details looks good. I also added some metallic and shiny gelly pencil colours just for fun.

Thanks for visiting, hope you're enjoying the challenge! x

29 Faces: #14, #15 and #16

Today I got carried away by Scribbler Too. I'm a bit tired so this not-so-serious test was a lot of fun.

Managed to pull out some faces too.

14th face: scribbling produced a woman sewing something.

15th face: I like to think he's a fairy native to desert...

16th face: this lady I named Cinderella. She's going to the ball to meet the prince!

Faces of Nature

Glad to be back after lovely weekend!
I'm little late with the 29 Faces challenge, but fortunately inspiration still keeps flowing. :)

11th beastly face, a werewolf I guess...

12th, face of Spring:

13th, a feline face:

Drew these with watercolour pencils and spread colours with water.

Thank you for visiting, x

One Way to Live in a Moment

What a great challenge theme - Dance!
It's one thing I enjoy whenever there's a chance for it!

Sunday Postcard Art challenge has this lovely theme this week - thank you!

I'm not sure if I succeeded with the colours. Normally I use less colours, but this I wanted it to be as full of joy and excitement that I can show...

29 Faces #9 and #10

Is it 11th of September already? I feel like time flies with this challenge. I guess that's good! :)
Yesterday I decided to do some sketches about my favourite artist, Sting. So unlike my previous faces, these two sketches are based on photographs.

Face number 9

Face number 10

My first version of number ten was pretty awful so I tried to slow down the pace. The wet black ink wasn't easy to handle. I also skipped my usual routine of drawing the main features with pencil, just to see how this medium behaves. It's actually fun to make something with a loose touch! You can't stuck to details. Now I try to ignore the errors, that his nose is too short and the upper lip too big... Probably I'm the only one noticing those spots. ;)

This was great practise for the project I've been planning. One of my records of Sting misses the cover because my boyfriend managed to pour some drink on it with horrible outcome. :( The pages stuck together totally. Ever since that I have wanted to make a new cover or some sort of small booklet. It could be a cool do-it-yourself project!