Friday, 8 January 2016

Day 9 - Tortoise Shell Sunnies

 
Acrylic on board 16cm x 16cm
 
I was drawn to this photo of my daughter because of her lovely tortoiseshell sunglasses catching the sun. I intended to paint in my usual tight manner but at the last minute decided to use bold brushstrokes and not worry about getting things too realistic colour-wise. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and although I lost the plot by trying way too hard to get her face right, I felt I had loosened up from my usual style overall.

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  1. David Teter9 January 2016 at 00:20

    Oh Wendy, I am having trouble keeping up! But then again you are posting everyday! Duh on me it's the 30 Day Challenge!
    Nice portrait here, very relaxed and natural so I think you got the manner right and no I don't think you lost the plot on her face.
    I do remember those hair bobbles because I wore them. They were all over our house growing up so I do have my own memories of them. Of course I was always shooting them across the room, ha ha!

    I like this shiny theme of yours. It is a great way to tie the whole challenge together. The cropped-in sunglasses might be my favorite so far, but a tough call. We'll see what else you come up with before day 30!
    Stay clear of the wildfires. If I could send some of our rain I would. ; )

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    1. Wendy Barrett9 January 2016 at 05:35

      I really appreciate all your comments David - thank you! I can just imagine you flicking those bobbles around, to your sisters' disapproval I'm sure!:)

      The bushfires have been terrible with a whole town destroyed and a couple of deaths. The fires are still raging and are tonight threatening a larger town. Just awful! It is horrible that you have the same fire issues in California. We could certainly do with some of those trillions of gallons you've been getting over there!
      Love your pen sketches!

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    2. David Teter10 January 2016 at 18:33

      ...oops, I guess you figured out I meant to say "...hair bobbles BUT NOT because I wore them..." ha ha! oh well!

      And you are right I did flick them and had many sore fingers because of it! Back then I did not care too much for my sisters approval of course. : /

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  2. Margaret D9 January 2016 at 02:07

    I like that...well done.

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  3. Sami9 January 2016 at 02:43

    Lovely painting Wendy!

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    1. Wendy Barrett9 January 2016 at 05:35

      Thanks Sami. I am just about to check out your latest posts!

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  4. Unknown9 January 2016 at 06:54

    love the loose brushstrokes, and great that you had some fun as that is what it's all about isn't it? quite a beautiful little painting, especially nice on the glasses. I missed out on my painting yesterday, was just way too much other stuff on for me.

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  5. Wendy Barrett9 January 2016 at 07:46

    Thanks so much Sally! Yes, it's better if it's fun. Can't say it always is though - sometimes it feels like hard work. Not today though, it took around three and a half hours but it felt like half an hour. Lovely when in the zone!
    Yes, some days it's tricky to fit a painting in, that's why I'm always after the elusive "quick" subject matter. It doesn't seem to exist but I keep trying. Although, if I could paint looser I'd be much quicker. Today I almost achieved it - if I hadn't been trying to get a likeness with today's portrait then it would have been a doddle. Good luck with today's painting! Absolutely love the last one you did.

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  6. Prerana Kulkarni9 January 2016 at 08:23

    Browsed through your blog Wendy! I love this portrait! Good thing u are on top of 30 in 30!!

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    1. Wendy Barrett9 January 2016 at 17:20

      Thanks so much for visiting Prerana, yes, so far, so good!
      I love the flowers you are doing in the 30/30!

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  7. Debra9 January 2016 at 10:54

    Beautiful!

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    1. Wendy Barrett9 January 2016 at 17:37

      Thanks so much Debra! I love your misty scene painting!

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  8. Debbie Nolan9 January 2016 at 13:17

    Your painting of your daughter is fantastic. Love those loose brushstrokes too. You are certainly on a roll friend. Have a super week-end.

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    1. Wendy Barrett9 January 2016 at 17:38

      Thanks so much Debbie, you are very kind. You have a great weekend too!

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  9. Karen Johnston Daily Paintings9 January 2016 at 14:17

    Oh Wendy I love this! Lovely looseness, what a great job and the sunglasses are wonderful!!I have just had a catch up on your other 30/30s too. Well done!!!

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    1. Wendy Barrett9 January 2016 at 17:38

      Thanks so much Karen, I appreciate your support!

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  10. Joan Tavolott9 January 2016 at 18:05

    I love the glamour look with the big glasses! Super job!!

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    1. Wendy Barrett9 January 2016 at 18:25

      Thanks so much Joan! Love your flower paintings in the 30/30 - you are such a natural! I find flowers very difficult.

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  11. martinealison10 January 2016 at 00:51

    Bonjour chère amie,

    Tout d'abord je tiens à vous remercier pour votre très gentil commentaire. A mon tour je vous renouvelle tous mes bons voeux pour 2016.

    Votre fille peut être fière de ce très jolie portrait. J'aime la manière que vous avez peint ses lunettes. Quelle belle allure !


    Gros bisous ♡

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  12. Jane10 January 2016 at 10:21

    A gorgeous portrait, really love this free style, and hat / glasses is totally me :-) You are doing such beautiful subjects !

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