|
|
 |
|
|
05-06-2007, 11:21 PM
|
 |
A Local Legend
2001 transplant to NC USA
|
|
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 7,057
|
|
|
WDE 5 4 07 Three Faces of Helen with Michigan Mills
ooooo, so many pictures and sooooo little time!!! Thanx for some goodies, Helen, and keep yr sense of humor, okay?? re the Michigan Mills... i had this all drawn in and decided on only about 5 colors, simple, placid..... then i read one of the back letters from Robert Genn.... DONT BE BORING... and i realized that's why i couldnt get motivated to DO it... that would be too boring... there are at least 18 colors, i loosened up QUITE a bit, darkened, contrasted and tweaked til i kind of like it....8X10, woodless on cardstock, 2+ hrs .... the 'portraits' were a half hour of fun 
wanted to try the chair in sunlite, but (sigh) it's been 'done'..... (good to see you back, Lorna!)
and my Helen....
__________________
Avatar Portrait by ExpressiveAngie, a Great Artist (see below)
"An artist can look at a pretty girl and see the old woman she will become. A better artist can look at an old woman and see the pretty girl she used to be. A great artist can look at an old woman, portray her exactly as she is... and force the viewer to see the pretty girl she used to be..." R. Heinlein via Jubal Harshaw re LaBelle Heaulmiere by Rodin
|
05-06-2007, 11:44 PM
|
 |
A Local Legend
Grand Haven, MI U.S.A.
|
|
Join Date: May 2000
Posts: 7,096
|
|
|
Re: WDE 5 4 07 Three Faces of Helen with Michigan Mills
 First saw the elevator and tipple and thought ... what a great combination... I love it! Then saw the three of me and had to laugh.... Only my friend Kori would do the reflection in the bike as one all by itself... love the three of them too! |
05-07-2007, 12:02 AM
|
|
A Local Legend
2001 transplant to NC USA
|
|
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 7,057
|
|
|
Re: WDE 5 4 07 Three Faces of Helen with Michigan Mills
did you see i flipped the tipple??? that's the title i was thinking of... but thought i'd get in trouble  ... wonder how many noticed the third 'portrait'.... heavens! i almost forgot... this was Teagan's contribution... we did the initial drawings on Friday, and we had about an hour.....Teagan's Pony (age 6) 1 hr, 8X10, pencil, ran out of time.....
__________________
Avatar Portrait by ExpressiveAngie, a Great Artist (see below)
"An artist can look at a pretty girl and see the old woman she will become. A better artist can look at an old woman and see the pretty girl she used to be. A great artist can look at an old woman, portray her exactly as she is... and force the viewer to see the pretty girl she used to be..." R. Heinlein via Jubal Harshaw re LaBelle Heaulmiere by Rodin
Last edited by kordelia : 05-07-2007 at 12:19 AM.
|
05-07-2007, 12:40 AM
|
 |
A Local Legend
Melbourne, Australia
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 9,240
|
|
|
Re: WDE 5 4 07 Three Faces of Helen with Michigan Mills
Great work by both of you!
|
05-07-2007, 03:23 AM
|
 |
WC! Guide
Westbroek, The Netherlands
|
|
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 20,375
|
|
|
Re: WDE 5 4 07 Three Faces of Helen with Michigan Mills
Good work from the both of you!  |
05-07-2007, 04:22 AM
|
 |
Moderator
Adopted city Bangkok,Thailand
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 11,598
|
|
|
Re: WDE 5 4 07 Three Faces of Helen with Michigan Mills
Beautiful work from both of you, love the buildings and why not sunlite, different artist different work.
__________________
To do in what you love is freedom and to love in what you do is happiness......writer unknown |
05-07-2007, 07:24 AM
|
 |
Moderator
North East England.
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 36,483
|
|
|
Re: WDE 5 4 07 Three Faces of Helen with Michigan Mills
I do like those buildings Nonny - good combo and well done 
Noticed Helen taking the bike pic - three fun pieces there - and a nice tribute to Helen too.
Teagan's work is very good - must have got some talent from here Grandma!
The pony is excellent - she has a good sense of proportion already - and I love her flowers. |
05-07-2007, 08:13 AM
|
 |
Senior Member
Transplant from Wisconsin in Florida now
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 478
|
|
Re: WDE 5 4 07 Three Faces of Helen with Michigan Mills
__________________
Bre~~C & C Always Welcome~~
"The process of Art-Making
is full of happy accidents~what fun" ~ Max Elliott
|
05-07-2007, 09:48 AM
|
 |
Senior Member
Wales
|
|
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 407
|
|
|
Re: WDE 5 4 07 Three Faces of Helen with Michigan Mills
I like the way you use your pencils, Kordelia 
__________________
Er gwaetha pawb a phopeth ry'n ni yma o hyd!
|
05-07-2007, 11:58 AM
|
 |
A WC! Legend
Long Island
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 25,175
|
|
|
Re: WDE 5 4 07 Three Faces of Helen with Michigan Mills
These are great! Nice job on the pencil drawing especially.
|
05-07-2007, 01:20 PM
|
 |
Moderator
Beautiful BC
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 25,146
|
|
|
Re: WDE 5 4 07 Three Faces of Helen with Michigan Mills
Great portraits! Clever to combine those references into one giant picture. The pony and flowers by the budding young artist are great |
05-07-2007, 05:52 PM
|
 |
A WC! Legend
San Salvador, Bahamas
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 16,468
|
|
|
Re: WDE 5 4 07 Three Faces of Helen with Michigan Mills
The two mills together make a really interesting ( and beautifully done) composition. Wish I'd thought of that  ! The 3 faces of Helen ( starring Joanna Woodward) looks great.
Teagan's horsey is the bestest ever!!! |
05-07-2007, 06:44 PM
|
 |
Moderator
Suffolk countryside, UK
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 25,738
|
|
|
Re: WDE 5 4 07 Three Faces of Helen with Michigan Mills
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Charlie's Mum
I do like those buildings Nonny - good combo and well done
Noticed Helen taking the bike pic - three fun pieces there - and a nice tribute to Helen too.
Teagan's work is very good - must have got some talent from here Grandma!
The pony is excellent - she has a good sense of proportion already - and I love her flowers. |
Our Maureen has said it all! Well done Teagan...and of course, Teagan's Nonny!! |
05-07-2007, 07:37 PM
|
 |
A WetCanvas! Patron Saint
Ottawa, Canada
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,321
|
|
|
Re: WDE 5 4 07 Three Faces of Helen with Michigan Mills
Teagan's pony is excellent!
I love the mills- so solid looking and what a great composition, putting them together like that. The three Helens are great!
__________________
Comments and critiques are always welcome.
|
05-07-2007, 11:45 PM
|
 |
A WC! Legend
Pemberton, BC
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 11,862
|
|
|
Re: WDE 5 4 07 Three Faces of Helen with Michigan Mills
I LOVE THE PONY!!!!
Oh ya and you Kor........nice job!
KIDDING! I love the buildings! Way good. Such straightness and all. Great colors too.
FUNNY...three faces of Helen! lol
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
|
My WDE Sketches: 
Moderator 
