Sunday, February 7, 2016

"Prayer": face 6 of 29 faces challenge

Here is my face #6, titled "Prayer". I prepared the paper with two thin coats of clear gesso. I was going to do it in color but then decided to go for a grey monochromatic color scheme. I think I worked great because the hearts from the paper stand out a bit and direct the eye to her. Plus the blueish undertone of the paint symbolized the "feeling blue" sentiment. When I feel blue I pray and then I am back to color.


Hands are always a challenge for me, and at first I wasn't sure to add it or not, but it was asking for it. It didn't feel finish nor did it conveyed the emotion and story I wanted. So I decided to add it. Not the best hand, but it does help to make the picture complete.

5 comments:

www.dorissdaughter.com said...

Beautiful portrait. Its always good to challenge yourself in areas you feel need more work. I think her hands look great and add to the emotion you are conveying :)

alarmcat said...

this is beautiful! I love that you kept it simple in blue tones.

Robin said...

Beautiful! Great in B&W! Hugs, Rasz

Bridget said...

love her great hands

Lora said...

Thanks for all of your kind words.