Wednesday 26 February 2014

FACE NO 27 FOR 29 FACES FEBRUARY 2014

WEDNESDAY, 26 FEBRUARY - FACE 27

From drawing by Modigliani
using marker pens - Jez
The starting point for this was one of my favourite drawings by Modigliani.  I love the clean, sculptural lines of the drawing, so reminiscent of his sculptures.

I have copied this drawing a couple of times in the past as an exercise in observation, but for 29 Faces I decided I would quickly sketch the main outlines and then take the drawing in a slightly different direction.  I used marker pens in different colours, added lines and dots in different places, and filled in the eye and earring with colour.  Quick and easy to draw, and very satisfying.

Linking with 29 FACES FEBRUARY 2014

9 comments:

  1. This is VERY clean - I almost thought it was one of your digital drawings. I do love the shape of her face - makes me think of a greek urn or something like that.

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  2. Not that her face is urn shaped - but she looks like a lady that would be painted on one - if that makes sense.

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  3. Oh Jez, I love this! It's a great effect you created with just 2 colours, and I love the geometrical details! Sometimes the quick and easy faces are the most satisfying ...

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  4. Loving the geometric design, such a great effect. Annette x

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

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  5. My goodness you have been a busy face artist...I see you have worked yourself from cute to elegant. This is really beautiful love the stark geometric design not as friendly as your usual work but I like it.

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  6. this looks fab-- I love this geometric look... just fab!

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  7. Love the lines of this face, Jez...and the simple coloring and elements surrounding her. I love that you can draw such different faces...well done!! xox

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  8. This is a stunner, Jez!Love Modigliani too!.

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  9. This is a very striking piece. I love the bold graphic interpretation of you Mogliani inspired portrait. Blessings!

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