Friday, 28 February 2014

Inside my sketchbook … issue 6 ...

Oh dear … I just realised that the month is within hours of being over and I've only delved inside my sketchbook once so far in February.

So in an effort to remedy this terribly bad showing I decided to hustle up a quick post.

Now if you've read any of this blog before … in particular the drawing/painting/arty type posts … you'll understand that I feel "challenged" by the portrait.  Which is exactly why I feel the need to keep drawing/painting/artying portraits.  I am determined to improve … or die trying.

This also means I need to find myself fresh blood in the form of subjects … and nobody is safe … nobody … so beware!

I've been working on a few paintings over the last week or so … just simple acrylics on paper … nothing fancy.  I never spend more than a few hours on a painting either … otherwise I end up "working" it to death … because I simply do not know when to stop.


Now …  I have thought long and hard about sharing the results this time around.  I know the sketches I did of the boys went down like the proverbial lead balloon with them.  And the last thing I want to do is offend anyone else with an appalling representation of themselves.

But if I don't put it out there … I can't actually know if I got it right or not … so here goes.

Heartfelt apologies to the subjects if they are horrified by what they see … but if you like them … cool!!!

The gorgeous Vix …


the gorgeous Curtise …


and last … but not least … the gorgeous Sandra …


They're quick … they're far from perfect … but I do hope you like them … just a little bit.

PS  If any of you lovely ladies would like the original … then just email me your address and I'd be happy to send it off to you … but HONESTLY don't feel obliged … I fully understand if you'd just as soon never lay eyes on it again ;0)

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  1. Vix28 February 2014 at 18:57

    Wow! I'm with me best mate! I'm hugely flattered, all three of those portraits are gorgeous, you are seriously talented. Right...where's your email address? xxx

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    1. Angels have Red Hair28 February 2014 at 19:09

      Glad you like it Vix ... you can email me on the contact form over there on the right :0)
      xx

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  2. Sue28 February 2014 at 20:44

    You did good!!! All three are so like the gals, even if you hadn't named them I so would have known it was them. Bloody brilliant, keep painting!!

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    1. Angels have Red Hair28 February 2014 at 22:43

      Look out ... you might be my next "victim" Sue ;0)
      xx

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    2. Sue2 March 2014 at 19:06

      Dare you! Better find a BIG bit of paper love!! hahahahahahahahaha!!!!

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  3. Sabina1 March 2014 at 00:55

    These are all beautiful. You really captured these women's looks and their essences. You also have a gift for capturing light. (I also illustrate so I love discovering others' art blogs. Found yours through Vix and now following.)

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    1. Angels have Red Hair1 March 2014 at 20:06

      Thank you so much Sabina … just checked out your blog and love your art.
      xx

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  4. Becky 1 March 2014 at 01:04

    These are solo great!!!

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  5. Fiona1 March 2014 at 04:37

    What brilliant portraits, you have a great talent there. Love the way you captured the light on skin.

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    1. Angels have Red Hair1 March 2014 at 20:06

      Thank you Fiona … so glad you liked them :0)
      xx

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  6. Curtise1 March 2014 at 04:44

    Oh look at us! Me and darling Vix and saucy Sandra, I love these, Jo! You are so good - more, more! xxxx

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    1. Angels have Red Hair1 March 2014 at 20:07

      Thanks Curtise … I'm glad you weren't too horrified by them :0)
      xx

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  7. Peaches McGinty1 March 2014 at 04:46

    Oh my God! Jo, you are awesome! these are amazing paintings, I'm in such brilliant company and I am hugely flattered (have shown to kids and hub, all are totally impressed!) I don't feel obliged and would be honoured if you sent me the painting x x x

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    1. Angels have Red Hair1 March 2014 at 20:09

      Teehee … glad you don't mind your involuntary portrait sitting … I'll pop it into the post next week :0)
      xx

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  8. Connie1 March 2014 at 05:01

    Jo!!!! Oh my gosh! You are truly amazing! You really captured my favorite colorful English beauties!!!

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    1. Angels have Red Hair1 March 2014 at 20:11

      I hope I did them justice … it's quite difficult when you've never actually met to be sure you are getting it right.
      xx

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  9. Melanie1 March 2014 at 05:55

    Brilliant! These are such signature portraits and you've captured the details just right. Thanks for showing us.

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    1. Angels have Red Hair1 March 2014 at 20:14

      Thank you Melanie … I really appreciate that :0)
      xx

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  10. Natalia Lialina1 March 2014 at 06:52

    All of the portraits are just wonderful, very cool! You are so gifted!! :)

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  11. mispapelicos1 March 2014 at 19:50

    Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh sooooooooooooooo brilliant. We all want one now, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

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    1. Angels have Red Hair1 March 2014 at 20:16

      LOL … watch out … you never know who could be my next victim ;0)
      xx

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  12. Helga3 March 2014 at 05:23

    Crikey, woman, you are one talented wench!!! Gorgeous, and so true to life! XXX

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  13. Angels have Red Hair3 March 2014 at 21:25

    I'd love to do this as a business … but my lack of confidence in every work I do would probably get in the way :0(
    xx

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  14. Unknown5 March 2014 at 01:18

    Love the pictures! The subjects are adorable ladies. I clicked on the links and saw photos of them, you did them justice. Very nice.

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