November 29, 2011

Decisions...

I have been playing around with this painting for a while. I usually let things sit for days if I get stuck, until the right feel comes to mind. So I printed it, and tried ideas to decide on how I want the hair on her.


These are rough sketches on wind blown hair. Initially the hair was going to be gathered in the back but I decided loose is better. The second one looks more like what I want, but it never hurts to play, right?  I absolutely love painting people with acrylics.
There's more to be done on this painting, but for now that's where I'm at.

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22 comments:

  1. I think I do like the second one ... the flowing hair is soothing to me...I do not know why though. Keep up the great work! Peace, Mary Helen

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  2. Thanks Mary Helen! Yes, the second is softer in the eye, the other one is too crazy, much movement

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  3. Loving Number 2, another wonderful piece Martha, & always good to have a play ;)

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  4. I think the 2nd one too--just beautiful!

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  5. I really like the second one and I love the use of colors. Wishing you a lovely day!

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  6. Thanks ladies! I'm working on it today... will post pics when ready :o)

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  7. Gorgeous painting Martha! The second one is my pic ;o) It's good to play ;o)

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  8. Great coloring and background! I kind of like both, different feel for each. Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  9. Beautifully stunning and rich with a dream journeying feel ..wonderful vibe! I love BOTH! and actually just as you have them here displayed side by side...is powerful...reflective and meditative...almost like an inbreath and outbreath...and transformation! they look stunning together as a set!
    Whatever you do..follow your magic..it is perfect!
    Victoria

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  10. Love that you demonstrate there can be many solutions to art!!

    I actually like them both! :)

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  11. I love the second one, though I think the first is quite charming... lovely work as always... xx

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  12. Martha, I love your style of painting and I am so enjoying the painting you sent me. I wondered if it might be someone you know or is it just from your head. In the two versions of this beautiful WIP, I definitely prefer the swooping windblown hair of the 2nd one. Great start. I'm eager to see it progress.
    Faye

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  13. I like the direction of the hair in the second one. Perhaps a bit more could be added though?

    Lovely - with or without the blowing hair.

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  15. I like the second one the best ...but I do like them both.

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  16. EVA, yes, it would definitely be more hair, this was just a sketch with pencil :o}

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  17. I choose the second one with hair flowing downward. Happy PPF!

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  18. This woman have many personality...you must wait the inspiration. Saludos

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  19. This is a great painting, indeed.
    Great work

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  20. oh, I like them both ways!!! I can't decide! Really nice!

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  21. They are all divine Martha. Excellent work.

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  22. well, they are different winds, the second one is a peaceful, gentle breeze, very reassuring, and the first one is a wind that blows away the doubt and fear, and energizes you for what's next.

    I love the first one, it's like a skydiver taking that deep centering breath before the leap.

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