Friday 8 June 2007



Going to stick a fork in this and call it done!

Did a bit more this morning but its not getting better so am going to leave it be.

First time I have painted a human being, so I am not too unhappy with it. I noticed I have smudged her lipstick a bit! My daughter thought she had a multi coloured afro but it is, in fact a headdress.

I shall keep on practising. Hope you like it.

4 comments:

Joanna said...

Its great, I do a bit of watercolour, but I'm more of an abstract artist, never tried a portrait, I can rustle up a pencil likeness if under pressure, but I really like what you've done Jackie!

Jackie said...

Jo, that is really kind of you. I get frustrated because what I can see never comes out on the paper - I guess thats true for even accomplished artists.

Its good to see you Jo, hope you had a good day.

Meant to tell you I am stalking you, joined the spinning group you are on. Mwaaahaaahaaa :D

Best wishes, jackie xxx Shall be over to your blog in a minute to catch up on your news. Just getting my delicious cup of waitrose hot chemicals :D x

Anonymous said...

I think that capturing someone's expression is the most difficult part; i think you have succeeded, so--hurrah!

Jackie said...

Thank you Mociehocie, good to see you!

I did like her expression and that, and the colours, are what drew me to the picture in the first place. She looks sort of wistful but not unhappy, as though she is thinking of a happy time in the past...

Thanks for the support, I appreciate it.

Best wishes, Jackie x