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Thursday, February 20, 2014

The serious girl. . .

"She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails."
                      -Elizabeth Edwards

This girl is based on a magazine picture.
Magazine girl was more glamorous but this lady seems to be a stoic, strong young woman - 
ready to face whatever life throws her way with dignity and inner strength.
Linking to Paint Party Friday and
Art Journal Every Day


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31 comments:

  1. froebelsternchenFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Oh Michelle - I scrolled down through all your faces - simply wonderful what a variety you show ... I love them all... such a great inspiration to visit and look at all your wonderful artwork!
    Happy PPF!
    xxx
    Susi

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  2. Heather FoustFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:49 PM

    She is beautiful!! Thank you for the progression shots!

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  3. Lynn CohenFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:57 PM

    Wonderful expression! HPPF!

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  4. Helen CampbellFebruary 21, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    I quite like your serious girl; she has a lot on her mind. Well done.

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  5. dentheFebruary 21, 2014 at 12:21 AM

    Wonderful ... I love how you did the shadow on her face. Simple yet effective ...

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  6. Clare LloydFebruary 21, 2014 at 1:18 AM

    She is fab! Love the process you have shown too and what a wonderful quote.

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  7. KokopelliFebruary 21, 2014 at 1:35 AM

    She is pretty, but oh so serious! Happy PPF!

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  8. SaskiaFebruary 21, 2014 at 1:55 AM

    Beautiful work!

    Saskia :)

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  9. Miss MarpleFebruary 21, 2014 at 2:38 AM

    Ok, she looks a little grumpy, but I like her! Happy PPF - Irma

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2014 at 2:40 AM

    I like this face, the drawing, the sensitive colors...and this serious view.
    A wonderful work!

    Claudia

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  11. NettyFebruary 21, 2014 at 2:43 AM

    Superb character face Michelle and thank you for sharing the process, love the quote at the bottom of the page. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  12. GigglesFebruary 21, 2014 at 2:48 AM

    She is ever so beautiful...I find her a bit melancholy too!! Wonderful job.... Wish I could do that!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  13. Carol RigbyFebruary 21, 2014 at 4:26 AM

    She is lovely. I love the expression in her eyes.

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  14. Karla B February 21, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    Your serious girl is lovely!

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  15. alarmcatFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    i love working from magazine photos, too. mine never look like the model either but it's a good exercise to work on eyes, noses, mouths, etc.

    she does look rather stoic! that's the right word for her.

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  16. Linda KunsmanFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    a really lovely portrait Michelle!

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  17. DVArtistFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    Wow Michelle the expression is fabuluos. Her mouth and eyes are really telling how she feels. Very well done
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  18. UnknownFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    I think she is amazing!!!! wonderful work!!!! love seeing her through your steps too!!!

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  19. AsteraFebruary 21, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Lovely portrait. I like the your choice of subject and indeed the inner composure she communicates. :)

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  20. Alicia CFebruary 21, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    Wonndeful faces , so vintage!

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  21. FayeFebruary 21, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Michelle, she is so beautiful. I love her hair!

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  22. EVAFebruary 21, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    A great expression and wonderful face!

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  23. bellefrogworksFebruary 21, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    Love her - that shadow on her face is such a terrific effect. She does look like she is facing life head on

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  24. MoniqueFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:53 AM

    Beautiful, I love the expression on her face. She looks a little sad and pensive. It sets my imagination in motion =)
    xx Monique

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    She is amazing. Great job!!

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  26. marilynFebruary 22, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Beautifully done.

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  27. Tam HessFebruary 22, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Oh hooray! I love love seeing the process. So inspiring. My favorite part is her lips. Wonderful!

    Happy Paint Party Friday!
    Tam

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  28. RobinFebruary 22, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Yes she is beautiful, strong and lovely! Thank you for showing the progression of her. It's always nice to see other creative's processes look like. Have a great week! Rasz

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  29. Studio KaufmannFebruary 22, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    I love seeing the progression of artworks so thanks for showing this. I just love here earnest expression and the way this turned out! Happy PPF

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  30. Kimberly JonesFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    Her eyes are beautiful! Love all the work in progress shots!

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  31. AnnabelleFebruary 26, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    Serious and beautiful, you've rendered both.

    Annabelle : )

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