Friday, September 14, 2012

Of portrait drawings and pirates. . . savvy?

'Kat'
graphite portrait study
not available
 
Earlier this year I got to work with this beautiful model. I have lots and lots of paintings planned. :) So many that I kind of get overwhelmed at all the choices in front of me you know? But that's a good problem to have I think. Don't you?
 
I really enjoy drawing faces with glasses or earings because they act as sort of a built-in grid. And they're fun too.
 
In other news, did you know a very important holiday is coming up? That's right. It's one of my favorites. National Talk Like A Pirate Day. :) On Sunday Sept. 16. To help you land lubbers prepare for this important day I'm providing this very helpful tutorial on pirate speak:
 
 


If you have young kids you've probably heard it a time or two. :)

And Talk Like a Pirate Day just wouldn't be complete without some sort of a tribute to the best pirate ever. THE Captain Jack Sparrow:



Heh heh. Best Pirate ever. :))

See you next week everyone! Savvy love? ;)


15 comments:

  1. What an amazing portrait this is. Even with this the light is just awesome. I can feel the light here.
    And you really have that pirate thingy you are talking about. Thats crazzzzzzzzzzzzy.. :) And I could not watch the first video. But aye..Capt Jack Sparrow is the best.

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  2. A very nice drawing/sketch and it reminds me that I really have to start to sketch. One learn so much about a subject by doing that and that is visible in your art.

    Have a great weekend

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  3. This is a gorgeous portrait. How do you go about getting models? I try to snap photos here and there, but I do it kind of sneakily, and never get the lighting or the angle that I want.

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  4. A BEAUTIFUL portrait, Crystal!!!. You captured her wonderful expression. You know how to use those pencils!!!!

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  5. Lovely drawing Crystal. And lovely best pirate ever. I'd like to do more than just talk pirate with that scallywag :-)

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  6. I'm glad you have a good supply of inspiration at hand, cause I love to see you create. And Jack's the best pirate going!

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  7. ARRR ... ye scurvy lubbers!!! just practicing :)

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  8. Wow! Awesome sketch. Wish you a happy pirate weekend. Is one also supposed to dress up on the lins of Jack Sparrow? Sure must be fun!

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  9. haha! I'm another lover of ITLAP day :)
    I'm coddling me cuttlefish in preparation! :)

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  10. Awesome sketch, must really do some sketching, just too busy painting!
    Shiver me timbers a whole week-end of pirate speak, got the parrot too?

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  11. Wonderful portrait, is a really good job, happy week! :)

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  12. An amazing portrait Crystal. I love the highlights in the hair and the strong darks. Happy pirating. ;)

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  13. We don't have that day over hear. I bet the kids love it!
    It's a stunning drawing of a beautiful model. I'm not surprised you want to paint her - she is a beautiful lady :0)

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  14. Ha Ha Me Hearties! Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Run.

    Nice drawing, Crystal, looking forward to the painting!

    Steady as she goes now Cap'n Cook!

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