This week I decided to try doing faces in oil pastels. They are an interesting medium to work in. You can blend like paint so that is fun. Not sure that I quite have the hang of it, but there is a lot about them that I like - except the messiness of course!
I am still trying for the 29 Faces in February challenge to explore not only a diversity of media (though all in my "Faces" journal) but also of faces - men, women, children and different ages and races.
#8 - I think my favourite this week though this boy looked even younger in the photo
#9
#10 - Tried to do a "Black and White" (and shades of grey)
#11 - messed up her eyes and mouth - oh well...
#12
#13
#14 - For Valentine's Day - a heart shaped face
There is definitely a resemblance of my faces to all of the photos I used as inspiration, though I have yet to feel I captured a face perfectly. Sometimes though I think it is the imperfections that give these character... ;)
Hope everyone had a lovely Valentine's Day! See you over the weekend.
Wow! You are prolific! I enjoyed seeing all your work this week.
ReplyDeleteyaay! so many faces! They do have a lot of character, each of them. I like the B&W a lot, looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great valentine's day!
faces are my nemesis to draw or paint so I am very impressed with these... and oil pastels are such fun to use aren't they ... I love that buttery texture...xx
ReplyDeleteI like the redhead. I don't know who she is supposed to look like, I just like how she does look! A lot! HPPF!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn - it was supposed to be Tilda Swinton with her hair all spiked up - an image from a magazine in Canada called "Zoomer"
DeleteWhat a great variety...such character in these faces!!
ReplyDeleteHappy ppf!
Hugs Giggles
I love the redhead too. Oil pastels are fun.
ReplyDeleteI think it's nice to just use a photo as inspiration and not try to aim for perfect resemblance but make it your own. And you surely did that here!
ReplyDeleteI like No. 12, he has a nice smiling face! HPPF!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful faces you have made. Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteMy fav is #10. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing capacity for work, does all this in a week?. Saludos
ReplyDeleteA terrific selection of faces and all very expressive.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF, Annette x
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So many faces! I liked the monk and the heart shaped face :) Hppf Eva!
ReplyDeleteWow these are fabulous !
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy! Such wonderful diversity in our faces. Great for you for trying so many different ones. Good inspiration
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing portraits. What fun you have had. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeletei've never used oil pastels but even the name sounds messy! great selection of faces from this big melting pot of humanity!
ReplyDeleteWow! Wonderful faces ~ well done ^_^
ReplyDeleteI like eyes expression on your works. They seem to be so wise and cheerful at the same time. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteYou've had a busy week! Great work on your faces! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteLove all of your faces but I have to say #14 is definitely my favorite. That heart shaped face is beautiful! HPPF!
ReplyDeletewonderful array of portraits Eva!
ReplyDeleteI think the black and white one is my favourite - there's something cheeky about the ladies smile :)
ReplyDeleteSarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity
Love your faces! Lots of expressions. Great work on all of them. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteGreat faces!!! I'm playing catch up too but still behind :(
ReplyDeleteMore wonderful works from you. I really like how you create your eyes. Something I've always struggled with. :) Happy Friday! xx
ReplyDeleteThe Dalai Lama is my favorite! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteyou are doing so well with these faces, I like the bright colours of the oil pastels...
ReplyDeleteHow cool, Eva, and so many of them! You make me want to draw and sketch more. I especially love the Dalai Lama!! Nice! Happy PPF!! xoxo Silke
ReplyDeleteEva, great array of faces. The little boy and the dalai lama are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI love the range of sweet expressions. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteHow delightful to see all your faces. You did a good job, if I may say so. I totally missed out on the faces this year, but I enjoy seeing the ones you did.
ReplyDeleteHi Eva! You've accomplished a lot with the face project this week! I particularly love the first one - the boy has such a sweet, thoughtful look on his face. Beautiful drawing! I used oil pastels in one of my paintings recently. I love the look of them and I love that soft, buttery consistency. I'll probably be looking for more reasons to use them! Have a great week. Hugs, Terri
ReplyDeleteWonderful faces - awesome variety of humans! <3
ReplyDeleteWow Eva..I am so dazzled by all of these brilliant and beautiful faces!I love the black and white one..has a very nostalgic feel..vintage vibe!Also am drawn to the last one heart shaped..she feels like a old soulful beauty-a gothic poetess kind of spirit( I think we 'd totally hang out)! I love them all..really love the first one..gorgeous fleshtones and colors..awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such magic and talent!
Hugs
Victoria
What colorful faces!!
ReplyDeleteFaces are so hard!! You've done a fabulous job - love the heart-shaped one!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week xox