Friday, September 11, 2015

29 Faces #2 | Stargazer


Face #2 didn't happen overnight.  There was actually another girl underneath her who frustrated me so I just smeared over a bunch of gesso.  I wanted her to be some type of galactic princess.  She is painted on a jumbo wooden tag I picked up from Jo-Anns.  


Drawing and painting hair is always my favorite part.  I wanted her to have dreadlocks.  

I used an old flat bristle brush in the following layers; 
dark gray (base) - black (in the creases or folds of the hair)  - gray (highlight) - light gray (highlight) - white (highlight).  

Dry brush in the direction of the hair and let each layer dry before adding the next.  You could also use a fan brush like painting grass.  I hope to demonstrate in an upcoming video.


I'm behind on responding to comments but I thank you so much for your support!!!
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  1. Valerie-JaelSeptember 11, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    Fantastic work! Happy PPF and Friday faces, hugs, Valerie

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  2. WandaSeptember 11, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    This is out of this world beautiful. I thought at first glimpse is was a photograph. You have done a masterful job......and how wonderful that He has named the stars and carved our names in His hands. Love your work.

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  3. carol l mckennaSeptember 11, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    Very elegant and creative ~ she is beautiful!

    Happy Weekend to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  4. JeanetSeptember 11, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Oh Lord, she is breathtakingly beautiful - and thanks for sharing your process.

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  5. Deborah WainwrightSeptember 11, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Wow I'm so glad you linked your face to kim's site as i would not have found your beautiful art. Love it hugs Debsxx

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  6. sirkkisSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    She is gorgeous. I love especially her awesome hair and blue and turque colour embellishments thrre.
    Happy PPF ♥

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  7. SusanSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Those eyes are haunting! Well done.

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  8. Anewdawn 16September 11, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Wow!!!!!!! she is lovely!!!

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  9. Linda KunsmanSeptember 11, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Oh Danielle I really love this one!!She is incredibly beautiful and that Psalm is perfect for this piece(peace).

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  10. Tracey FKSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    That is really beautiful... Gorgeous colours and those eyes are fabulous

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  11. UnknownSeptember 12, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    Wow, you my friend are incredibly talented!

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  12. DVArtistSeptember 12, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    OMGosh she is gorgeous! I mean truly gorgeous.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  13. LaneySeptember 12, 2015 at 7:33 PM

    Really beautiful! Amazing work. :)

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  14. froebelsternchenSeptember 13, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    Gorgeous! Just amazing!

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  15. Lisa WalkerSeptember 16, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    She is beautiful. I can't wait for a video.

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  16. Kim DellowSeptember 17, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Amazing work! Just love her and I love how you made her. Love the theme! Thanks for linking up to Show Your Face and for the shout out too. Kx

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  17. Words and PicturesSeptember 27, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Absolutely beautiful face - she's wonderful.
    Alison xx

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  18. APG JamieSeptember 29, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    she is beautiful

    xo

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