Goodmorning lovely ones… another Wednesday, a rainy Wednesday (can you see the rain splatters on my window?) but that gives me a good excuse to stay inside and spend the day in my atelier. Never a dull moment ay?
My neat desk is screaming for a colorful mess, don’t you agree?
There’s two canvasses on my desk that I worked on over the weekend. The big one lay in the atelier for weeks with only a background and a rough sketch (some sort of face) on it. I kinda blocked after that… I’m not good at painting faces so I was almost at the point of wiping it off, but then I saw the work of Cuban artist Hector Frank (thanks for the link Seth!) and I got inspired right away. A face does not have to look realistic after all…
It’s not finished yet, but I like the way it is going.
Size: 30 x 40 cm / 11.8 x 15.8 inch
Next painting is made on a piece of cardboard (I told you I was inspired!) and it’s on my desk because I am in doubt if it is finished or not… should I work on it some more (the eye, the mouth?) or leave it as is. What do you think?
Size: 18 x 24 cm / 7.1 x 9.5 inch
I also bound a new journal last week; it’s the book at the back (to the left on the picture) that you can hardly see because of the reflection of the light on the cover. I wove beads to the binding so the spine looks very special but I show the photos some other time. After all, miss Julia doesn’t like it when we write long posts. So this is it for today, enjoy your week. Go do something fun. Paint a face!
Hi Marit. Oh my – definitely your desk needs lots of colourful messy stuff spread around. It’s so neat and tidy. Have fun making it messy again!
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #6
These are amazing and so quirky. Just perfect in a fun way.
sandra de @28
Hi Marit, great inspiration. Many great artists- think Picasso- didn’t go for realistic either! Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #4 xxx
These canvases look super cool already! Loving the grungy backgrounds and the quirky characters! My kind of thing 😉 Enjoy your week, Marit! zsuzsa #22
I think if you look at the masters painting most paint faces as they see them and don’t worry about them being realistic. I also think that you are doing a super job with the canvases! I like them! Have a great week. Vickie #11
Love your faces. Their quirkiness speaks to me.
I like your faces! They are very interesting looking – great characters.
Happy WOYWW
Sharon K #34
Hi Marit,
I like your canvases! Your faces remind me of the very cool stuffed characters with different sized buttons for eyes, etc. Lots of personality!! I haven’t tried drawing a face but have watched several youtube videos on the subject.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs, Kay (44)
I can indeed see the rain on the window! love your canvases.. Helen #1
Interesting work..great sharing of the desk. Happy WOYWW. Elaine no. 16
Hi. Like your faces. They look fun to do. Thanks for popping by. I made both the cakes. Anne x #23
So tidy! Your desk is just begging for some color and life… though I’m always interested in the way people have their supplies organized. Have a great week! Heather (waywardgypsy) #50? #51?
So pleased you kept the face as I love it. I tend to think that if you are not sure what to do next on a project then wait for a while before doing anything and the ideas will come. Have good crafty week and great woyww, Angela x 17
LOVE your faces! I think you being inspired has inspired me!
As for the one you were asking about, I think the eyes are fine but that the mouth MIGHT need a little something extra. But, what do I know? It’s your art and your vision. Go with your gut!
Clean desk and fab art. You won the lottery! haha 😉 xoxo
Such a clean desk. It is just screaming for some crafting. Your canvases are fabulous. Happy WOYWW week! LisaDV #35
Paint a face….that makes me laugh! YOU paint the faces, I’ll admire them! I like the interpretive faces, what a great idea. I know they don’t need to be lifelike, but as he (he?) has facial features, how about a piercing or a hat? See, I don’t know!!
Happy Belated WOYWW. I am glad that faces do not need to look like faces, as I am rubbish at them! I love both of your projects – and I am inspired to try that style myself. Ali x #27
Ik denk dat het tijd wordt voor een middagje opruimen op je desk…..bijna net zo’n zootje als mijn truck!!!!! NOT . Gewoon ff laten weten dat ik aan je denk en van je hou……Kusss
A nicely clean and tidy desk this week, as always! I do love your little “labels” for everything. I couldn’t do that – far too much mess on mine!
I’m super late arriving this week, almost in time for next week!
Morti @ 40