I left the brush run out of paint in some areas to make it look distressed.
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This portrait is actually an abstract/stylized
I wish the colors looked as in the journal, but my scanner is acting up.
The background is a very subtle blue gray, not aqua.
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She could've been a mermaid if I had continued to paint...
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Characteristic and interesting painting! Great work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color! Love those eyes.
ReplyDeleteGreat painting Martha! I love her eyes!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend to you!
Love seeing all the faces. Wish I had time to join. It's been a long time since my first time doing the challenge. :)
ReplyDeleteShe looks so sad. But what a beautiful face.
ReplyDeleteLovely face, Martha. In fact, I enjoyed seeing your many faces for this 29 Faces challenge, even though I didn't enter it. Of the latest bunch, I really love the girl with the cat. So sweet.
ReplyDeletewonderful effect!
ReplyDeletesuch a tender expression
ReplyDeleteI love her! The eyes are so real ....
ReplyDeleteVery nice Martha. Love her expression.
ReplyDeleteI see her as a mermaid too! She is beautiful ;o)
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