Thursday, January 16, 2014

Paint Party Friday - Fun with Watercolor Pencils and Watercolors

I sketched this with watercolor pencils using a "selfie" to draw from.
No, it doesn't really look like me although some parts really do.
Then I went back over it with watercolors from my travel kit.
This is my entry for Paint Party Friday this week.

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36 comments:

  1. Silvia(Barnie)January 16, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    That's breathtaking. Such a wonderful "selfie".

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  2. Crafting QueenJanuary 16, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Beautiful 'selfie'. Love the shading on the face.

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  3. Valerie-JaelJanuary 17, 2014 at 2:39 AM

    It:s fantastic Faye! Love it! Valerie

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  4. ErikaJanuary 17, 2014 at 3:33 AM

    Love your self Portrait, dear Faye. It is a wonderful work!
    Happy PPF and greetings
    Erika

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  5. GigglesJanuary 17, 2014 at 3:35 AM

    Faye I knew immediately that was you!! Wow that is sooo amazing....I love love love it!! You should use it as your avatar!! Love the hat too...Arnoldo did one this week too!!
    Thanks for sharing this!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  6. NettyJanuary 17, 2014 at 4:20 AM

    I agree with Giggles, knew instantly it was you, really fab artwork Faye.
    Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. Titbelsoeur, mixed-media addictJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    thanks for commenting my blog ! your paints are really beautiful, I know what a hard work it is to draw people ! you rock !

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  8. JezJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    I saw a great resemblance to your photo and thought it was you. A lovely painting and a beautiful smile. It is so difficult to draw oneself, and you have achieved it so well

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  9. LeoviJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    I did not know you in person, but this self-portrait is beautiful and looks very much like your photo!

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  10. UnknownJanuary 17, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    oh I love watercolour pencils!!!! this is such a great piece!!!

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  11. ChristineJanuary 17, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    very nice Faye!

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  12. SLScheibeJanuary 17, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    I can see a resemblance based on your avatar photo. Lovely self portrait! Watercolor pencils are wonderful tools.

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  13. Linda KunsmanJanuary 17, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    wonderful portrait and I too think she does look very much like you-good job!

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  14. sharonJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    Beautiful, looks just like you, you can see the kindness and caring pereson you are in it as well.

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  15. GlorV1January 17, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    I like your portrait Faye. I agree with Sharon. Your kindness really shows in this painting. Thanks Faye. Oh as for the irises in my painting, I decided to just leave them out this one time. tee hee.

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  16. Abigail DavidsonJanuary 17, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    Your portrait is lovely! The soft texture you created with the watercolors is very pretty. Happy PPF!

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  17. NeesieJanuary 17, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    Oh Faye that's brilliant!
    I don't think I'd be so brave but you're obviously in a completely different league than me. Thanks for sharing and giving me such inspiration ;D
    Enjoy your weekend and happy PPF to you

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  18. SirkkaJanuary 17, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Faye, your painting looks very much like you:) I think that a selfportrait is difficult to do, it is too close.

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  19. LorraineJanuary 17, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    great expression and love that hat

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  20. EVAJanuary 17, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    What a beautiful self portrait!!

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  21. MarjiJanuary 17, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    Faye - thought it looks just like you. In fact just as I came here I totally recognized you. Nicely done! love it.

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  22. CarolJanuary 17, 2014 at 7:21 PM

    I think it looks like you.... the kindness shows through ♥ Have a great week!

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  23. DVArtistJanuary 17, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    As soon as I saw your painting I knew it was you. Well done.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  24. peggy gattoJanuary 17, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    Oh Faye, it is lovely!!!

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  25. Carola BartzJanuary 17, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    She looks so content and sweet. I like her!

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  26. Beverley BairdJanuary 17, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    Lovely portrait!

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  27. Cindy D.January 17, 2014 at 9:06 PM

    I can see the resemblance to your photo also. Great job!

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  28. The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJanuary 17, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    You look marvelous, my friend!

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  29. Maria MedeirosJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    oh I LOVE IT! :D So lovely! warm and sweet!

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  30. Deepa GopalJanuary 18, 2014 at 2:27 AM

    Nice selfie...love the look and the eyes does speak :)

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  31. katJanuary 18, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    She looks a lot like you, so sweetly done, lovely!

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  32. Tammie DickersonJanuary 18, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    This is wonderful! I knew it was you before I read the post! You inspire me to think about tackling a self portrait........happy PPF!

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  33. janeJanuary 18, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    I think you did a lovely job!
    Happy Paint Party Friday xx

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  34. Kirstin @ LillIBean DesignsJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:57 PM

    I can totally see the resemblance. She looks like she is so content + happy inside. Great painting x

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  35. ireneJanuary 20, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Lovely selfie, Faye. You captured your sweet essence in it which is the most difficult thing to do.

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  36. JKWJanuary 22, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    I definitely see the resemblance. . .it is excellent. Blessings, Janet PPF

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