30 Faces/30 Days continues...

on
Face #2
pencil-mixed media

Face #3
mixed media

Face #4  
{shot at an angle attached to drawing board}
charcoal on white paper

Face #5
{shot at an angle on easel}
 a quick study, oil on board

Face #6
mixed media


Face #7
pencil-mixed media



I have to say, this has been an interesting exercise. I've learned many things so far, like...

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 It's been difficult to keep up with faces everyday especially on the weekends!
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 I haven't been good at timing myself,
I just get too involved in the faces. One of the reasons for timing myself is to loosen me up, 
so I'll keep at it and keep the alarm next to me. 
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 I need variety, mixing it up with different styles, 
mediums or techniques has been far more interesting for me. 
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 I will not love each piece and I don't need to prefect each one, 
some can be left as they are.   
{This is difficult for a perfectionist like me *sigh*}
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This past week alone has given me so many ideas for future pieces!

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Wow, if all this inspiration happened in just 1 week of daily faces I can't wait to see what other things will unveil for me on this journey. Well, I'm off to go sketch the next face - wish me luck this week!

♥

Comments

  1. JamieFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Amazing! You've created so much beauty in a week - can't wait to see the rest.

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  2. Kim KlassenFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    gob smacked.... speechless!!
    INSANE!!
    You are AMAZING.....

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  3. Gina HiefFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    beautifully done! Thank you for inspiring the rest of us to get off our butts and do something! :)

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  4. Kathy LFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Wow. Each one is so incredibly unique and almost spontaneous. Sigh...I wish I have your ambition....

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  5. HeatherFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    absolutely love these. I can't pick a favorite...they are just all so unique and different....and totally awesome! wow...can't wait for the next 7......xo

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  6. Carissa PaigeFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    These are beautiful & so richly diverse. Simply stunning!!! <3 Keep rockin' it!
    xo,
    carissa

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Ivy, I love your work. It is so versatile and cool!

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  8. Bella SinclairFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Holy moly canoli! Such wonderful variety, both in style and media -- you are AMAZING to be so versatile and talented! I think they are all incredible, but I especially admire the collagey look of Face #3 and the faint mask around her eyes. Hooray for all the creative stimulation!

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  9. TJFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    WOW Ivy, these look amazing. What's so interesting to me is how many different mediums you can use. You're good at EVERYTHING! Face 4 is gorgeous.

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  10. RobertaFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    They are all wonderful, Ivy! I love the look of the portrait in oil paints. I've never tried it with oil, only acrylics...but you've inspired me!

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  11. IVYALLOVERFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Oh WOW thank you so much for all your feedback and for the encouragement to move ahead with this project! I so greatly appreciate it ♥

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  12. CharmingdesignsFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    you have really inspired me. Faces are new to me. Yours are lovely. I would love to see the rest.

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  13. roberto M.February 9, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Hola Ivy, esto es muy interesante, una muy buena idea para poner en práctica. Seguramente, con este tipo de trabajo uno puede ir viendo el cambio y el progreso. y darse cuenta si uno se repite a sí mismo.
    Son todos ejercicios de una gran calidad. De todos modos, ¿tú sabes cuál es la cara que más me gusta?
    Es la de la niña que aparece en la cabecera de tu blog, con abejas y girasoles :)
    Un beso, saludos.

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  14. Glad DoggettFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Gorgeous! You have so much versatility. I especially love No. 5. So much depth and beauty.

    wow.

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  15. TheresaFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Lovely works of art! I really am drawn to your #2.
    Happy creating. ~Theresa

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  16. Ana M.F.February 10, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    fantastico,la 4 y la 5 en òleo y carboncillo son mis favoritas :)

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  17. Nicky LinzeyFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Love these. Face 3 is my favourite at the moment. I admire you keeping up with this, good luck for the rest. I'm looking forward to them.

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  18. Teyah44February 11, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Well I am really impressed!!! Love the variety and the different styles and looks! You've motivated me!

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  19. Angela DiGiovanni | Living Out LoudFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Wow - this is great! Can't wait to see the rest!

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  20. jacquelineFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Dearest sweet ivy, you are so so inspring! This is such an awesome challenge! I really adore see all your new faces! Very very impressed!! So happy to be back here after my chinese new year holiday! Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to you!

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  21. Donna HeartFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Can I say it? It is so so refreshing to see faces that are so unique and real and diverse and thought provoking... Your faces really stand out from the crowd Ivy - and like others ahead of me have said - you are such a diverse and talented artist! Thanks for visitng my space! I'll definitely be back to chat at your 'kitchen table' ;)
    X Donna

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  22. reneeFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Ivy what an amazing project! Your work is so beautiful, I could spend a week on your blog just staring!

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  23. SuzanneMarch 7, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I love how you've mixed it up. I can't believe these are all made by one person. I especially love the second one.

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