Faces n' Fashion...

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 Face # 14
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 Face # 15
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 Face # 16
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 Face # 17
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Face # 18
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Hi there! I have neglected my space for a bit, life just gets in the way sometimes and so does sleep - ha. Ahhh! I have fallen behind, so 30 Faces in 30 Days  has officially turned into 30 Faces Anytime *wink,wink. Man, it's difficult to keep up with them especially when you tend to be a perfectionist - grhh. But I am determined to complete my 30 faces regardless of how long it may take. I have some plans to create something fun with all the faces... stay tuned!

For these faces I wanted to have fun with fashion, textures and color while keeping a looseness to the drawings. I had so much fun with these and decided I will create more (after my 30 faces) and start playing with postures, poses and fashion. I'm a sucker for fashion but never really worked on fashion illustration before - yes, another thing to add to my to do list *sigh*.

Another reason to drop the "30 days" is that I've also been working on painting faces but having access to a model all day isn't so easy, so I've been dependent on the models schedule and working a bit here and there on certain days. I look forward to completing my paintings and sharing them - eventually.

This process has been great for me - there are so many ways you can go with faces. I must say I've enjoyed the whimsical side and still think I can push myself further in so many areas so, more to come for sure!


Thank you so much for visiting
and for taking the time to leave your comments.
 I truly appreciate your words, they mean so much to me.

Have a wonderful weekend!

♥

Comments

  1. ricaMarch 3, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    i love these! did you use gouache for these? may i know what brand? very cool!

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  2. Kim KlassenMarch 3, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    beyond incredible my sweet friend...
    you totally amaze me.....
    'sigh'

    xxo....Kim

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  3. TJMarch 4, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    These are INCREDIBLE. I'm loving the big circular clown cheeks. And now I think I'm really going to cut my hair short and dye it blond like face #1... well done my friend. Have a terrifically creative weekend.
    xxx tj

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  4. AnnaMarch 4, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I like the different attitudes and expressions that you have captured in these faces. It will be fun to see the entire collection!

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  5. Kathy LMarch 4, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    i love your faces and the "new" style

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  6. Bella SinclairMarch 4, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Oh YAY, you dazzle me! There is just enough detail in these to perfectly capture an expression, but not enough to obscure the imagination. They are beautiful!!! And I really love the slightly sideways and bottom-up perspective of the top portrait. I can't wait to see what you are going to do with all of these beauties! You go, girl! xoxo

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  7. Tammie LeeMarch 5, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    each and every one is wonderful!
    and so different from your last fine post.

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  8. TheresaMarch 6, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Love, love your faces and style you are doing. I couldn't pick a favorite if you made me. Beautiful! ~Theresa

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  9. IVYALLOVERMarch 6, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and feedback. Your words help me in so many ways and I so appreciate it!

    Rica, no I did not use gouache on these they are original pencil sketches finished digitally. Although, these would be fun to recreate in gouache too. I sometimes use these types of sketches as a reference for a painting in another medium (oil, watercolor,acrylic etc.) I am working on a few watercolor versions I"ll share soon. Thanks for asking!

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  10. Shirley FachillaMarch 8, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Love your "fashion" faces and the muted, harmonious colors. Live models do add another layer, don't they! But sometimes, quite wonderfully, with a live model, it becomes sort of a collaboration with the model adding a pose, a look, a gesture. It can make it really fun.

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  11. Richard EwingMarch 9, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    nice play with line and tone

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  12. LoriMarch 11, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    OMG! I couldn't love these any more! They are all amazing! Thank you for sharing such gorgeousness. You are incredibly talented:) Much love

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  13. jacquelineMarch 15, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Dearest sweet ivy, each one of these are gorgeous! I really love them! I totally agree with lori that you are so talented! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!

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  14. Heather FoustMarch 26, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    These faces are awesome Ivy!! I love them!

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  15. jacquelineApril 2, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Dearest sweet ivy, it's wonderful to be back in the swing of things on blogland and ive been thinking about you. I hope all is good and well for you. Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to you!

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  16. EmilyApril 19, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Those rosy circles are a dream and the deep deep stair on number one is fantastic... this style fits you like a glove!

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  17. Dana BarbieriApril 25, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    These faces are so great! I love them ALL. I hope you post more soon.
    xo

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  18. Karen BrusonMay 18, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Love them all. Great job!

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  19. roberto M.May 22, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    hola Ivy, ¿Cómo estás tú? hacía mucho tiempo que yo no venía por tu blog.
    Estas caras están maravillosas. Te felicito. Me gustan mucho. Tu eres una gran artista, yo ya te lo he dicho!!!
    Te mando un beso y un abrazo!

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  20. MelanieJune 27, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    You are so talented! Every one of them is amazing!

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  21. VeronikaJuly 24, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I love them all but that last one is absolutely amazing.

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  22. UnknownNovember 17, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I am in love with these! If you ever need a model let me know, especially if you plan to draw any African American women I would love to own one!

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  23. Meg TempleMarch 15, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    OMG - Ivy - all of your Faces are beautiful. I see you're like me and have neglected your blog so this is a little late but man - I hope you are still producing art!

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