Friday, June 28, 2013

Progression Of An Angel . . .


 
Is it really Friday already??  lol  I have been painting more girls this time an angel.  I didnt know she was an angel when I started out.  This girl was inspired by a sketch I did a long time ago.  I think I am going to keep looking through sketches that never made it to a canvas and paint them.  

When I began I quickly painted a grey background and then loosely sketched her out with graphite.  I am trying to not get caught up in the details.  



At this point I knew I wanted her to have copper hair.  I was a bit scared to just go with it but I tried to go bold!


When it came to the wings it was Lou who suggested the patina color.  I did NOT like it at first.  But something about the patina with the copper just worked.  I used a small bottle of golden fluid in bronze to drizzle detail onto the wings.  I also lightly wrote out the words that came to me "Angels Carry Hope On Their Wings" along the left side of the canvas.  


As you can see from the first image I added lots of scribble detail and used stamps for the words.  My favorite part is when it all seems to come together.  Even when you don't think it ever will.  

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I have a new girl in progress that I am excited to share soon!  So be sure to check back!  

xo

16 comments:

  1. Seriously? I love that you are realizing/acknowledging/accepting to "not get caught up in the details" -- a message we all need -- whether through art or simply through living our lives. And your angels have wings that soar...with or without patina!! ♥

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  2. I love her - it all fits together very well. HPPF

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  3. Love the copper hair and the expression on her face! Lovely!

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  4. She is gorgeous, delicate with porcelain skin!...I love the limited pallet too...Plus I don't even miss her nose...I was surprised and then I remembered last week what you said about noses!! Keep going this is an amazing series...love the copper...

    Hugs Giggles

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  5. Love the scribbling details, it really makes the painting. xox

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  6. The colours work perfectly and love your angel. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. Your angel is so beautiful. HPPF!

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  8. Very pretty. I love her eyes.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  9. Absolutely gorgeous angel. I love the scribbles, too.

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  10. Looks great, love your colors :-)

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  11. She is wonderful! Love the softness of her face and how her hair shines. Her wings are such an amazing color. You are truly an inspiration.

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  12. she's so very lovely Cathy-and I love the colors!

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  13. She is gorgeous, Cathy! I love seeing the progression of your work too!

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  14. She is beautiful and dreamy, I love the colours and the quote:)

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  15. OK, I'm going out on a limb here. . . . She is my favorite. :) Blessings, Janet PPF

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