29 Faces, Day 1
Strathmore Visual Journal
Yep, I'm doing it too . . . a first for me. After seeing so many amazing sketches, paintings and participants creating a face-a-day over the last few challenges, I decided to bite the bullet and give it a try myself. At first I was intimidated by the sheer volume of would-be work, but I committed anyway, knowing that my girls were getting a bit, um, stale (just being honest) and that if I wanted change, I'd need to actually do something about it . . . .
So February first came and it turns out, I'm a busy girl. Had no time at all to start this new challenge until I got home that evening - at around 11 pm - the hour just before my pumpkin expires. But alas, commit I did, so I got to work and found . . . that I really loved it. Late night sketching in front of a bad round of reality TV is apparently a good combination, at least it worked for me. So much so, that I repeated that routine for nights 2 and 3 (which is why I have only Instagram shots thus far - no light ;). Here's what I came up with:
29 Faces: Day 2
Inspired by "Young Girl in a Fichu"
Sculpture by Jules Dalou, early 1890's
(I told you I needed a change - I decided to try my hand at copying the classics ;)
29 Faces: Day 3
Inspired by Kees Van Dongen's "Lady in a Black Hat" (1908)
So, yeah, that's where I am to date. Since it's day four and I haven't gotten out the pencils yet, I guess the late-night sketching / bad TV routine will continue. . . .
Looking forward to more - and to seeing all of your 29 Faces!
Kristin xo
32 comments:
I'm so excited you're participating Kristen! I LOVE what you've done so far, your takes on these classics are so clearly inspired by them, but uniquely your own.
This is a big commitment for me too, I changed my mind about 3 times before actually hitting the publish button on my first post, but so good for us to push ourselves.
Kristen - Your girls are lovely!! The 29 Faces challenge is definitely a marathon but such a great experience. Can't wait to enjoy all your work this month!!
Gorgeous Faces! Love them all!
I am LOVING all your faces. Such fab inspiration too. You are making me want to join in! :)
Great work, love your sketches! Valerie
Hi Kristin....
It will be so interesting to see how your 'girls' develop throughout the 28 days.
Your late night sketches are brilliant! I love how you were inspired by the classics.
Karen x
Yep, you definitely rock this challenge! And what a fun way to try out new stuff!
I'm so glad you're here Kristin, and Yes, I agree completely--it really helps you get out of your comfort zone and experiment. And thank you for introducing me to Keys Van Dongen's art--I love looking at these artists' paintings--great inspiration, and I really really like his style!
great idea to sketch the classics. What terrific inspiration! Love what you've done.
Your handwriting is amazing...classic all the way...♥Debi
Your own work is classic, too, you know! Beautiful journal pictures!
Wonderful faces so far! It really is a good challenge, I think, to try out new techniques, tools, inspiration sources and media.
Looking forward to seeing more!
Love your faces! Looking forward to seeing more...
Love the faces! :) I probably should have taken the challenge too, but I was worried I wouldn't have enough time either. Nice job!
Kristin, your faces are beautiful. I can relate very much to sketching in front of the TV. I do a lot of it myself :0) I look forward to your daily face.
I'm doing this challenge, too...mostly because all my faces look the same. We should have a new bunch of faces by the end of this. I like what you've done so far.
It's great that you decided to join in Kristin! Love your sketches, and great idea to try and copy classics.
I keep wanting to do this challenge but have a feeling I would fall at the first hurdle. Next time maybe :)
I love what you've done - you can see the inspiration in them but at the same time they are still very much your girls. Just lovely.
wonderful!!!
I just love your faces =) Their little noses are so cute!!
Vos portraits sont pleins de délicatesse et de poésie...
Félicitations :)
Delightful! More More!!
Love these, Very nice. Thanks.
Oh Kristin... your faces are beautiful... so happy to see you in the challenge... and just loving what you are creating...
Jenny ♥
Hi Kristin! I'm a Kristen too! Thanks for the nice comment you left on my blog! Your faces are beautiful, I really like that you used other artists for your inspiration! I need to give that a try! I'm glad you joined the challenge and hope to see a lot more of your artwork. I'm also looking forward to following your blog!
such lovely sketches~
I love that they are mirrored from classic works...but still your recognizable style! I think that is just awesome...to have a style....and have it just come out naturally like that :)
The description of the hour before your pumpkin expired had me smiling! Clever girl ;P
I am glad you showed up at the 29face challenge. I lost your link on my sidebar because of doing some work on the look of my blog:( I am now following so I can not lose you again. Hope you are well! Love your faces.
manonX
These are just great and a bit of a deviation from your normal style!! Beautiful!!
Hugs Giggles
I am doing 29faces for the first time as well! You are right...its all about practice and not being content with being "stale". Looking forward to seeing your entire collection!
Beautiful sketches! I can't to see more!
Wonderful! Love seeing people stretch and create something totally different than they usually do. I think thatz what this is all about! You have some lovely faces, going to look at more now!
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