My first draft using just pencil
My second draft using charcoal
Both these were created whilst looking at the picture I then put away the picture and so drew and painted my version.
I have loved creating her, and she has changed a lot.
Thanks for visit see you soon
Debsxx
Isn't she a Pre Raphealite lady by Lord Leighton??? So similar to his look...
ReplyDeleteYou should be proud of your drawing it is dark and charasmatic, different to what you have done before. Love love love her!
:-) xxx
She is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA very sensuous mermaid, if I'm not mistaken? I loved watching your process unfold. xxx
ReplyDeleteYou are correct John William Waterhouse, i have a print of this picture but confused her with another i have of Lord Leighton. Thanks Julie Ann:-) xxx
DeleteYes she is xx
DeleteShe's lovely Debs! I too enjoyed reading how you got to the final portrait.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Lesley Xx
Thank you Lesley xx
DeleteLove all the stages, JD is one of my favourite artists! Elizabeth xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Elizabeth xx
DeleteVery free and relaxed Deborah. You said that you painted it. What paints did you use? Great stuff! Xx
ReplyDeleteA mixture really, decoart, Caran d'Ache crayon, prismacolor pencil Windsor Newton acylic in White. Thank you for your comment. Xx
ReplyDeleteOh well done, specially love the drawings!
ReplyDeleteThank you Astrid x
DeleteI love your version Deb, she's beautiful! xxx
ReplyDeleteOh! I ever heard artist name and I remember 'Ophelia'
ReplyDeleteThis is very original your paint! I love the your mermaid she is fantastic!! xx