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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Pretty in Pink

This sweet girl with a faint blush is for the Summer of Color Challenge - Charcoal Grey and Light Pink.
Those of you that follow this blog know I am not a huge fan of pink - This girl was wearing a pink tank top but it was too much pink for me so I ripped it off up to the straps - I can commit to some pink but not too much!
One thing that I did differently when drawing her was to sketch her lips with a red pencil -  
I think that it helped to keep her lips more natural looking than when I use a regular pencil to sketch them  - Hope I remember this in the future!  
Linking to Art Journal Every Day,
Paint Party Friday,
Show and Tell Saturday and
Paper Saturday
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29 comments:

  1. MichelleJuly 4, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    Michelle, she's beautiful! I really like this girl. Her colouring is so pretty!

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  2. MelanieJuly 5, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    She is very pretty, and teh gray and pink look very good togheter.
    Liefs, Melanie

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  3. Tracey FKJuly 5, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    I think your tonal work is so superb and I quite like the pop of pink with her lips, though she does look quite wistful so maybe pink isn't her colour!!!

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  4. alarmcatJuly 5, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    very nice!!

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  5. GigglesJuly 5, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    So funny ripping her clothes off!! She is beautiful..I'd love her with or without more pink!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  6. Deborah WeberJuly 5, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    So lovely!

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  7. JanetJuly 5, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    She looks sweet!

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  8. Kooky MakesJuly 5, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Isn't it strange how we can like one colour & dislike another. Funnily enough I have recently embraced pink in my art and am (despite being totally ungirly) really enjoying it. Your girl is very serene looking and, as usual, beautifully drawn.

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  9. SandyJuly 5, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    There you are Michelle with another beautiful drawing - You know I love your ladies.
    sandy

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  10. UnknownJuly 5, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Beautiful!

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  11. FayeJuly 5, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Your pink and gray painting is absolutely beautiful. I love the way her hair is straying. You draw gorgeous faces.

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  12. DVArtistJuly 5, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    I am not a fan of pink either, so I know who this did challenge you. She is BEAUTIFUL!
    Have a nice weekend
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  13. Kristin Van ValkenburghJuly 5, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    xo

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  14. Beverley BairdJuly 5, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    She's lovely! Loved your step by step description.

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  15. UnknownJuly 6, 2013 at 2:51 AM

    You did a great job with this face. The pop of pink really gives it something extra.

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  16. Mary C. NasserJuly 6, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Lovely portrait, Michelle.
    The pink really makes the difference enhancing this!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  17. ErikaJuly 6, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    I love your pink girl. She is a wonderful work for SOC and very feminine. Hugs Erika

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  18. dentheJuly 6, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Beautiful and sweet.... Love her!

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  19. AM ZafaranJuly 6, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    She's got a lovely expression and beautiful pink lips!

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  20. Sharon FritchmanJuly 6, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    She is very pretty in pink! I love your sentiment, too! So beautiful, and a wonderful way to use this week's SOC colors!

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  21. Tammy NJuly 6, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Beautiful portrait with a nice soft touch!

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  22. Lori SaulJuly 6, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    She has a wonderful wistful look in beautiful soft colors!

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  23. AnonymousJuly 6, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    she's darling with her soft pink cheeks. xox

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  24. krcmasterpieceJuly 6, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    She is beautiful!

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  25. www.dorissdaughter.comJuly 7, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Wonderful way to use the colour combination for this weeks SoC. I love her charcoal hair and pink lips:)

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  26. NatashaJuly 8, 2013 at 1:31 AM

    She is so lovely. I love her hair and the tonal work on her. Her soft lips are gorgeous as well. Great work!! :) Perfect for the colours this week.

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  27. bellefrogworksJuly 8, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    You may not like pink - but it worked beautifully for this beautiful girl. That is a great idea to outline the lips in the color they will be - you did a great job. I love her eyes and wistful expression.

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  28. Terri CoronaJuly 8, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    She is so lovely - really love your soft hints of pink.

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  29. veronicaJuly 16, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    another one with fab lips! love 'em!

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