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Friday, December 28, 2012

Beetle #5 - Orange/Olive

Bugs/beetles were getting drawn and painted around here pretty often until I started thinking about how mom wanted to hang them in the new office and then I kinda freaked out about how I wanted them to be really good and then froze up completely. . . Didn't draw a bug for over a month. . .
Hate when that happens!!  Finally, tonight I just sat myself down, had a little pep-talk with myself and drew a new bug.  This one is courtesy of Vintage Printable (lots of dowloadable vintage images - be sure and check this site out) and is labeled on the page "Orange Bugs with Spots" - obviously this one is sans spots but perhaps it is a female?? 
In a completely different direction, here is my first attempt at a 3/4 face.  Needs work but is a step toward making more difficult faces.  
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25 comments:

  1. Lynn CohenDecember 28, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    Very cool bug!!
    And great job on this face! Keep going! HPPF !

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  2. Lisa LaraDecember 28, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    Love love that bug Michelle. Love that face, esp the lips. Makes me smile.

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  3. Anne MandaDecember 28, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    Lovely bug! :) Lovely face , too, good job! Love the orange touches on both! HPPF!

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  4. UnknownDecember 28, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    Cute buggy and that you're pushing yourself with the 3/4 face she's lovely happy PPF!

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  5. Carolyn DubeDecember 28, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Your bug is such fun! Your 3/4 face is fabulous! Happy PPF!

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  6. veronicaDecember 28, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Great bug!! Love the colors! The speckles are great, and highlights too.

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  7. FayeDecember 28, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Your bug is gorgeous! I love the 3-D appearance. Sometimes it's not easy to get a bug to look rounded. As for the face, she's beautiful. I think I'll work more on faces this next year.

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  8. Ritu DuaDecember 28, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Your bug is very handsome and the lady is gorgeous too...they make me smile :) Have a splendid 2013 !!

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  9. Mary C. NasserDecember 28, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    That orange/olive combination is fantastic, Michelle!! Love it!!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF and Happy New Year!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  10. bellefrogworksDecember 28, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    The bug is so cool - love the color combo. I think you have done well with the face. I have tried different facial angles and they are difficult. Don't you hate it when your left brain kicks in and starts criticizing? I think you kicked LB's butt with your sweet beetle. Happy PPF

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  11. IvyDecember 28, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Love the color combo of your beetles and your face sketch is wonderful. Happy PPF and Happy New Year!

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  12. carol l mckennaDecember 28, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Wow! Love the beetles and your portrait is excellent ~

    Happy New Year to You ~ A Creative Harbor aka ~ ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^

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  13. JKWDecember 28, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    The bug is perfection. I'm definitely not looking to meeting up with one like that. Love the sketch. Blessings, Janet PPF Happy New Year

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  14. Joni NickrentDecember 28, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    A perfect bug and beautiful portrait sketch! Happy PPF

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  15. deeplyrootedinbeingDecember 28, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    Love it!

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  16. Linda StarrDecember 29, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    The paper you are using for the bug does it have speckles in it? Can't wait to check out the site for vintage downloadables. I like the face, but why is it called 3/4?

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  17. Roberta WarshawDecember 29, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    What a great looking beetle! I love the colors!

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  18. MollyDecember 29, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Beetles always look so scary yo me. You've managed to make this one look kind of cute and friendly!

    Great job on the portrait, too!

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  19. Marcia BeckettDecember 29, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    That beatle is exquisite.

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  20. froebelsternchenDecember 29, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    ADORABLE! Such great sketches and coloring!
    Happy 2013!

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  21. bohemiannie! artDecember 29, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    I love BOTH!

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  22. UnknownDecember 30, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    Amo il tuo lavoro e i tuoi colori!
    Buon anno nuovo
    Bellalullo

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  23. TracyDecember 30, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    That bug just jumps off the page. Love it!

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  24. SAMARADecember 30, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Hey Michelle - that bug is so freakin' cute I had to pop over and see what gives!!! Putting them on the wall - UGH! I can see//feel the freeze lol. But then I see the result of the thaw - it is amazing!!! You are SO God Blessed talented. I think your mom will be mighty proud to hang this creature of the "outside" on her (ew it is creeping me out) wall! lol lol It is a fantastic piece of art - maybe the "cabin?" haha (I know you get me!) "Upsidedown Pinapple Cake" Samara

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  25. sharonJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Awesome bug, the face is good too.

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