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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Breaks, Water Soluble Oil Paint and More Faces

This past week I've been working more with the water soluble oil paints. I'm figuring them out. I'm also getting a better feel for painting faces and the ability to see in terms of values. Taking the time to stop the norm for me and settle in to learning and studying is a great break and a beneficial one.
My break is coming to an end and Christmas is just around the corner. Wishing you all Happy Holidays to you and your families.
Have a Merry one!




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32 comments:

  1. Carolyn DubeDecember 20, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    These are amazing! I need to spend time working with value so I can learn to see in it- that is something I really struggle with!

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  2. Terri CoronaDecember 20, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    I just love them both - they're so striking. I haven't tried water soluble oil paint, but now I'm tempted! I think the texture of the paper really adds to them as well..

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  3. UnknownDecember 20, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Oh wow!!!! These are amazing!!!!!!! I am inspired by your water soluble oil paints!!!!! Thanks for sharing these with us and I wish you a wonderful weekend!!!!

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  4. JKWDecember 20, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Excellent shading and color. The eyes are riveting and the smile is adorable. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  5. Anne MandaDecember 20, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Really beautiful faces! Great work with depth and values! And great work with open mouth, especially since your style is so realistic! Love that subtle red on their lips and cheeks, so fresh!

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  6. Helen CampbellDecember 20, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Well done! The faces look so realistic. I am in awe. :)
    Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  7. GinnyDecember 20, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Your faces are beautiful. When I looked at them I said "Oh, Wow!!!" They are really incredible. I hope that you have a wonderful holiday.

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  8. Lynn CohenDecember 20, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    You are so so good at this! Beautiful faces!! HPPF ! Happy holidays too!

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  9. DebbieDecember 20, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Oh wow! These are FABULOUS!!! Amazing! This may be your medium. Your colors are so rich and vibrant, yet very real. Wonderful!!

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  10. froebelsternchenDecember 20, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Your faces are the most wonderful paintings in my mind... that is fine ART!

    love them!

    very merry Christmas!

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  11. UnknownDecember 21, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    Marji, I love them, I think they are absolutely amazing, I am big fan of your art and you are so inspiring to me. Have a lovely Christmas and Happy PPF!!!

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  12. katDecember 21, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    So very gorgeous! Even my 10 year old son standing over me is in awe at all the detail! Merry Christmas to you! xx

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  13. PaintingWriteDecember 21, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    These are stunning! I love the effect that the water soluble oils has - they look like a cross between pastels and wax crayons almost - beautifully soft. The girl with the beret is stunning!

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  14. LauraDecember 21, 2012 at 3:38 AM

    These portraits are fabulous. Lots of lovely warm rosey colours to warm us up in this cold season. Merry Christmas.

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  15. IvyDecember 21, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    So beautiful, I especially love the second one! Merry Christmas and Happy PPF!

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  16. SusanDecember 21, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    Outstanding! I love the warmth in the expression of the second one. I also like the softness of both portraits. Happy PPF and Holidays.

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  17. wednesdayDecember 21, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    Love them both! The glimmer of mischief in the expression on the second girl's face is great. Lovely job.

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  18. soulbrushDecember 21, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    She is fantastic, so real- I could touch her. Have a wonderfully festive season, and a happy, healthy and arty 2013.

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  19. MollyDecember 21, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    these are beautiful. i absolutely love the girl in the hat. her expression is so wonderfully alive.

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  20. Mary C. NasserDecember 21, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    These portraits are exquisite!! Love your colors!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF and Happy Holidays!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  21. UnknownDecember 21, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    These are amazing! Happy PPF!

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  22. Alexandra MacVeanDecember 21, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    I've never worked with oils and probably won't. Too intimidating for me. hahaha :) Anyways, your pieces are amazing!! Simply inspiring and lovely. :)

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  23. AnonymousDecember 21, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    wow, these are stunning, the expressions you've captured are amazing!

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  24. Tracey FKDecember 21, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    These are simply beautiful... not the casual beautiful but wonderfully beautiful... can't wait to see where your work goes in the New Year... Thanks for all your support and fun this year... I hope you have a simply amazing Christmas and New Year...T xx

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  25. RitaDecember 21, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Love these! The one with the red hat...wow! Happy PPF and Happy Holidays!

    Rita

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  26. EVADecember 21, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Beautiful faces! That pink hat really makes the bottom one pop!

    Merry Christmas and happy PPF!

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  27. Christina MinasianDecember 21, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    So beautiful! I love the second one... she seems so warm and happy! Happy PPF!

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  28. Linda KunsmanDecember 22, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Both of your portraits are gorgeous -wow! Your use of light, shading and shadowing is amazing. Happy PPF!

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  29. Kat SlomaDecember 22, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Oh Marji, I LOVE that second one. She is so real, she just leaps off the page! You did an amazing job creating the textures. Happy Holidays and Happy PPF!

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  30. dentheDecember 22, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    These portraits are great! Especially the second one. She is so alive! Hope you'll have a wonderful Christmas and a happy start of the new year! ♥ denthe

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  31. GigglesDecember 24, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    Stunning!!! The depth is incredible. Love the action too!
    Happy holidays to you!!

    Hugs Giggles!

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  32. Shelley Whiting's artSeptember 15, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    These paintings are very intriguing and the characters look deep and pensive.

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