Life Book's First Lesson.
I'm finally sharing it with you even though I painted it last week. I used the small moleskine which doesn't have the right paper and what happened is that the paper started pealing off when I was brayering the paint on. Now I know I need to wait for layers to dry or collage something underneath.
And it's funny how I'm not really fond of water-soluble oil pastels. I love them when I'm doing the book page portraits but not so much in an art journal. So I added some of my india ink pens and here she is now.
Linking to Paint Party Friday.
I like the india ink version, too....a bit more "soulful"...it sets a mood a bit better, I'd say.
ReplyDeleteI had to click and read your superpowers...so true :)
The india ink pens made all the difference! who makes the pens Natasha May? Your Goddess Superpowers are wonderful. xo Donna
ReplyDeleteoh...beautiful....i am loving all these powerful goddesses...xxx
ReplyDeleteYey, koja razlika! Ali, kako ćeš napraviti svoju knjigu kad slikaš u Moleskine? Mislim, nije da je to bitno...
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Super girl!
ReplyDeleteI love the india ink one too nice mood ♥
ReplyDeleteI really like working with the india ink too, and I also love your version--great depth.
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting to see what's next on Monday to start my Life Book. I haven't done the self-portrait thingy--I have to wait until I'm in the mood for that.
Wonderful transformation. Great pages. Happy PPF, x
ReplyDeleteI think its a great page!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF!
Sheri Cook
HappyHorseStudio
Very creative and colorful and love the portrait ~~ thanks, namaste, carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^
ReplyDeleteI like both versions but the india ink adds a dark moodiness to the second picture that I especially like.
ReplyDeletehttp://claudinesartcorner.blogspot.com is doing this class and has blogged about it too thought you might enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful art and thoughts!
ReplyDeleteJust adorable! :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely start to your life book! Valerie
ReplyDeleteI love how she looks with a body added, and then the hair goes its own way. Really cool looking! I have a feeling lifebook is going to make us really busy!
ReplyDeleteI really love them both but think the India ink adds just a little more. Great job Natasha. Love the Life book. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI like it your journal page! One would never know by looking at it, that you had problems. I like the moleskin journals too and wish they had better paper. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteOoow she is so beautiful Natasha! I had to keep looking at both pics to see the difference, and the inks DO make a difference...sort of more otherworldly :D XXX
ReplyDeleteI love both images but the last one has more depth.
ReplyDeleteBoth versions are beautiful, Natasha May. The first one is delicate and light. The second one gives the face more form and depth. Faye
ReplyDeleteYes, the india ink pens gave the page much more depth! Great work! I love this course, too. Isn't it fun?! :)
ReplyDeleteShe's amazing! Happy PPF and Life Book!!
ReplyDeleteI love the addition of the india ink pens - perfect touch. Hope your enjoying Life Book (I decided not to take it because of the time commitment) Happy PPf!
ReplyDeleteYou are so very talented!
ReplyDeleteLove the depth and richness of color you've achieved...and the text is wonderful, too.
Thank you for sharing this with us. It is most inspiring! :)
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
She's just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFab shading and hair!
ReplyDeletePS I always love looking at the pics of your pusscats!!
Lovely pages! The inks were a nice touch! I'm always so tickled by your fur babies! ~Happy PPF #2 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I love the colors you used and the way the ink sharpens it all into focus.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF,
Stephanie
Natasha, I think she is beautiful! What do you do with all your art???
ReplyDeleteYou did an absolutely amazing job!!! Both versions look great - I liked working with water-soluble crayons - never had used them in this way before. It was really fun. I embellished, too. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this spread. Lovely woman, lovely you. Great light details and colors. Great work!
ReplyDeleteI really like the india ink version as well. The face is beautiful
ReplyDeleteNicole/Beadwright
Wow Natasha, it's gorgeous!! I love the colors you choose, and the thoughtful face expression
ReplyDeleteThe india ink pens are amazing, aren't they? I love that version a lot, although the first one is very beautiful as well. Her face has more expression in the second version. I like the dangling hearts.
ReplyDeletewow. big love to this. Her lips are so cuters!
ReplyDeletelovely work! happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteYou have some pretty special super powers! I like this spread a lot. Such a positive affirmation.
ReplyDeleteI love your list of superpowers! The addition of the india ink pens made a beautiful difference... You've created such depth :)
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Kristin
Ooh, yes, adding the shadow and detail with ink really gave her so much gravity and depth...sort of like that Spiderman motto, With great power comes great responsibility.
ReplyDeleteYes, that happens sometime, but she turned out beautiful. Have a happy & creative week!
ReplyDeleteI agree about the watersoluble pastels. I don't work well with them either. Your journal page is lovely. You can chalk it up to sometime mistakes teach us a lesson. And look how beautiful your finished piece is. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteYou turned something I loved - into something I love EVEN MORE!!! Great stuff :)
ReplyDeletevery nice and inspiring paintings...
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