Thursday, December 2, 2010

Portrait for future journal work





















I had a chance to work on a portrait sketch, awhile ago, and thought I would share this. I had no reference model; just kind of started out practicing and this is the result.

Last night I was relaxing and decided I wanted to paint this sketch. I tried out these Copic markers I have and ended up really enjoying them. I only purchased a handful, choosing colors for faces; they are a bit pricey. The dress was done with Conte crayons.

I will use "her" for a future journal page.

Hope you're all having a good week. We had some really wild weather, yesterday, and things are simmering down today. There are still some power outages. I hope you and yours that live in the area of this storm are all okay. The temperature, here, went from 61 degrees to 38 in less than in hour! Crazy!

We have a weekend coming up and I hope you all have a safe and happy one!

My continued thanks to you for all of your lovely comments and feedback you leave for me. I just love sharing art and life with you all!

Love, Marilyn xxoo

25 comments:

Terri Kahrs said...

Wow! She's beautiful, Marilyn!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo

~*~Patty S said...

what a beauty you created M
she has such a kind and knowing look and I adore her dress too!

sounds like we had similar weather...it certainly feels like Dec today :)

Enjoy Enjoy fa la la
oxo

Nancy said...

Marilyn, your talents have no boundaries....I love this picture and you did a great job with the markers...I am having fun playing with them also...

Be safe and warm......

Anonymous said...

Wonderful drawing Marilyn, She's a young ingenue.
Enjoying the Christmas banner. xox Corrine

Cathy Bueti said...

Marilyn, she is beautiful! Love it! :)

Buffy said...

She's adorable,love her polka dot dress. I can't believe the temp dropped that fast,its alittle chilly down here in florida too. Have a great weekend!

Femmy said...

she's beautiful marilyn!!!

Sandy said...

So so beautiful.
Your drawing is perfect. Wonderful. I love it.

Janny said...

She is beautiful Marilyn!

Jacky said...

Beautiful portrait Marilyn...I havent tried the copic markers (nor seen them for sale). I will keep an eye out for them. Do love the conte pastels/crayons though.

Jacky xox

Peggy Beck said...

She is very pretty marilyn and her complexion so soft. Very nice work and I can't wait to see her in a journal page. You continue to inspire me.

Createology said...

She is so beautiful. Her face is soft and amazing. I don't have copic markers but I understand they are worth the money. Happy weekend to you my dear and be warm and safe in this crazy weather we are all experiencing...

Patti Sandham said...

I live this one. I especially like her lips, not to mention her poke a dot dress. I like doing faces from my imagination now with I draw as much as from a reference and maybe even more. I find it less stress, more carefree. How about you? I get the feeling you are the same. :)

Cheers

Dianne said...

She's lovely in color...

johanna said...

so wonderful again, marilyn - and i love her blue polka dot dress so much!

Sugar Lump Studios said...

she is lovely Marilyn! I always love seeing your artwork! Your new blog banner is adorable! Hope you have a wonderful weekend and stay warm. :)

Deborah said...

What a wonderful portrait! I love how you have coloured it. I use promarkers rather than copics - cheaper (although no replaceable nibs).

Yvonne said...

Gorgeous gal, Marilyn!

sharon said...

Gorgeous Marilyn! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Diane J. Evans said...

She is lovely, Marilyn -- your drawings are so inspirational -- makes me want to get out my supplies and have at it!

Diane

Debbie said...

The new markers look like they really blend nicely. Your girl looks great!

Stampindamour said...

This is a fantastic illustration! :)

-pamela

Laura Haviland said...

Talented Marilyn, she is so awesome !!! I love her...
Thinking of you, Biggest Hugs, Love Laura. xoxx
Again I think she is my new fave !!! Wowsa ... LOL

.Trudi Sissons said...

Wow Marilyn - I would have never guessed you used Copic markers on her face. You've come such a long way with portraits! Beautiful!

Robin said...

Marilyn - She is incredibly beautiful. Could you tell me where I can find instructions for the Snowmen Bottles. My daughter is coming home from college next week and I thought that would be a fun project for us to work on together. Thanks you. Happy Holidays. Robin