I had designed and drawn this new piece the other day (see yesterday’s blog). I masked and airbrushed the background yesterday, starting with a magenta mix (lightened and dulled using white and gray) for the middle of the piece. Then I filled out from there using a purple mix (with a touch of gray to dull, and ultramarine to deepen). I considered adding sparkles as I often do, but the color was so brilliant and fun, I didn’t think it needed anything more. The leather skirt has a sparkly sheen to it in the original photo, so maybe I’ll give it a touch of sparkles, we’ll see…
work progress – new image begins
“Snack Break”
I added a last few touches to the face today, but doing any more would be a mistake, so I’ll call it done. I’m not perfectly happy with it (maybe some day I’ll return and do it again), but I think it works. It has a slight rough texture to it (in appearance, not actual touch) that’s a bit more painterly than I normally do, but some may appreciate that more.
It is now available here.
