Shaking it Up

7/22/2014

Yesterday I felt like shaking things up a little bit, so I stepped outside my usual style and methods. Bravely I painted this picture. No sketching things in first, no smooth tiny brush strokes... a different palette and wider range of values.... and it turned out pretty well. Don't think I will live here, in this place outside my comfort zone, but it is a good place to visit now and then.

Mixed media over black gesso. About half of the surface is left... wonder if I should fill it in sometime.....?

aga link

7/22/2014 05:12:52 am

Beautiful and inspiring blog and art works. Thank you for sharing!

Kat link

7/25/2014 02:38:17 am

I think this is so very good! out of the comfort zone is a good place for you apparently ! Don't be afraid to to more like this !!! -Kat-

faye link

7/25/2014 02:39:26 am

What a beautiful portrait! It looks like you. I hope you will do more outside your comfort zone as the mood hits you. This is wonderful.

Terri Morse link

7/25/2014 06:43:48 am

Impressive freehand portrait! Freehand work suits you! Hugs, Terri

Julie

7/25/2014 07:26:10 am

Hi, You are invited to share this with Feline Art Friday:
http://kittypartay.blogspot.com/2014/07/feline-art-friday-6.html

deb link

7/25/2014 08:08:30 am

It is good to visit outside our comfort zones now and then...and this turned out lovely!! Hugs! deb

Andrea @ From The Sol link

7/25/2014 10:55:24 am

For sure visit this place ... I think it is awesome (I speak as a person who has zero talent but love art) and you could do well by doing more versions of it ... different angles. Really great work,Donna ...

Andrea @ From The Sol

giggles link

7/25/2014 11:46:21 am

I love this portrait...what a gorgeous style...I can see her thinking and can't help but wonder what's in her mind!

Hugs Giggles

jo link

7/25/2014 01:11:37 pm

wonderful work. for stepping outside your comfort zone it looks pretty comfortable. she looks like you. it's wonderful.

Pallavi link

7/26/2014 07:45:04 am

This is fantastic.You have captured the expression so well and this is freehand! So creative!Thanks for sharing.

Ilona link

7/26/2014 08:36:14 pm

It's a strong and expressive portrait, beautiful!
Happy PPF
Ilona

Beth link

7/27/2014 04:06:06 am

I love your brave attempt. It is beautiful. What a talented artist you are!

Nicole/Beadwright link

7/27/2014 04:20:57 am

Well your shaking it up is amazing. Your art is so soft and delicate. I am very impressed with this painting.
Nicole/Beadwright

Julie

8/1/2014 10:29:42 am

Thank you for linking up Feline Art Friday, hope to see you back soon:

http://kittypartay.blogspot.com/2014/07/feline-art-friday-7.html

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