January 6, 2013

WIP ~ Finis!

            Finished above,  and below as I was working on it.
I may enter this in the art show at our Strawberry Festival that comes around late Feb.  It's in a 16x20" frame , not permanent yet. Although I have trouble with google blogger uploads (right now) I managed to post this using Picasa... BJ

                                   
                                       First Wash. I always do the face first. If that doesn't come out well, no sense in going on, but I was ok with it.
                                       
                         A little further along refining the facial features and a start on her hair.  


Starting to put in the costume, and working on her braid. She is wearing a huge headress that sits upon the head.

Signed it here, but tweaked it a bit... There are many more steps in between not posted.  Also my photo is a bit pale. Click on any photo to see detail . Thanks for looking.
BJ  

12 comments:

  1. Is this a recent work, Barbra? My gosh, lady, You still have IT! A winner, for sure!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Yes, Jerry thank you.. just finished yesterday.
    BJ

    ReplyDelete
  3. Wonderful portrait. So envious of people who can paint faces. I find it so difficult. I am having trouble with downloading pics on my blog and so is laura Moore. It's very frustrating.

    ReplyDelete
  4. thank you Polly and thanks for letting me know about others having problems with putting pictures onto blogs.. BJ

    ReplyDelete
  5. That's a beautiful drawing, the facial features are exquisit. I, too, am unable to upload pictures from my own files. I haven't been using Picsa, I guess I'll have to if I want to get pictures on my blog. I'm so glad it's not just me!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Wow BJ - this is stunning and you most assuredly should enter it in the art show. You are super! I too had to upload through Picasso - glad to know others are having the same trouble. Maybe e-blogger is not working properly - thanks though for taking the time to share this. Hugs Debbie

    ReplyDelete
  7. Stunning portrait BJ. Good luck if you enter it x

    ReplyDelete
  8. This is just amazingly beautiful, BJ. You have such a sensitive hand that is so exquisitely stunning! I love this piece!!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Well this is just stunning! Really amazing work! :0)

    ReplyDelete
  10. You can paint just about every subject and master of all. Yes, amazing, stunning and beautiful, I agree with Sherry. Thank you for sharing your talent.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Your comments mean so much to me. Thank you all. BJ

    ReplyDelete
  12. Gorgeous painting! You allways make such amazing art.

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for your comment. They are very much appreciated.