For this week's Friday Face OFF link party
of art featuring faces, hosted by Nicole of
DVArtist, Art, Food, Gardening blog . . .
Here's a woman with a ponytail,
done freehand using my standard range of
HB, 2B, 4B and 6B graphite pencils.
I enjoyed drawing her and
I'm happy with how she turned out.
This was the final face I did
in my human portraits course.
I refused to draw the assigned portrait --
Prince Philip wearing a top hat.
I've never been a fan of his.
The instructor was a little perplexed
that someone wouldn't like Prince Philip.
But I just couldn't bring myself
to spend a few precious hours of my life
drawing his likeness.
[Art & photo of art © Debra She Who Seeks, 2023]
46 comments:
A wise choice, I think your portrait is beautiful. Besides would you have wanted to spend hours and hours drawing all those wrinkles?
Oh wow. She is amazing. What a fabulous drawing of this beautiful lady. Have a great weekend. hugs-Erika
Nice lines. I can tell the 4b were not 2b.
Lovely work, and good on you for standing your ground about Chuck.
Wonderful portrait, and hats off to you for not drawing Prince Philip! Too funny! Have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie
Oh, I'm with you. I would definitely have turned down that artistic opportunity.
Great face. I wouldn't have wanted to draw Phillip's craggy face either.
(Maybe this is a double post? Blogger went screwy on me.)
Was this the final face because you stomped out in indignation when presented with Prince Philip's? visage? And here I thought you were a monarchist.
I must say that Ponytail Woman doesn't look as if she is having a particularly good day.
Your pencil art is super.
Lovely face 😍
@ Old Lurker -- No, it's the final portrait because it was the end of the class. I am not a fan of the Royal Family and would love for Canada to become a republic. If only it weren't so hard to amend the Canadian constitution! But my objection to drawing Prince Philip is not due to republicanism but because the man was a dick.
I find it funny that we just finished watching season 9 of The Great British Sewing Bee last night and in the last episode they are to make a pattern challenge of a particular dress. I suddenly thought I would have a difficult time being one of the sewers as I dislike that dress - I would have refused. I found it odd to find this out about myself so I understand your feelings.
Wow, this came out perfect!
And she is definitively more beautiful than Prince Philip, LOL.
Right thing to do what you want - did hurt nobody and I am glad I see her, not him!
Prince Philip was a dick so good on you for refusing to draw him. Your ponytail woman is far more engaging.
Hello Debra, You didn't want to waste time drawing Prince Philip but apparently don't mind making me waste my time looking him up to see what he looked like in a top hat, and what was so objectionable about him. The Wikipedia article about him seemed rather mild, but it was so long I barely skimmed it.
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There was a cute picture of him age one, with no top hat, that you might have preferred. That section included the rather "too much information" data that he "was born on the dining room table in Mon Repos, a villa on the Greek island of Corfu." That must have made it uncomfortable for later meal guests: "What's for dinner?" "Placenta."
--Jim
...I like long hair and pony tails, I wish that I had one.
I love this.
Portraits must be difficult! They kind of need to be faithful to the model and I find that to be incredibly difficult. How do you achieve the right proportions?
And I agree. Prince Phillip is a dick.
XOXO
@ Parnassus (Jim) -- Oh yes, definitely TMI about that dining room table, LOL! Prince Philip could be rude and unthinkingly racist, sexist and probably all the other ists as well, in that way which the privileged, wealthy elite often have. This dickish behaviour was usually glossed over by commentators as him simply being "blunt," "honest" or "forthright" in his opinions.
@ Sixpence Notthewiser -- It's just a matter of hand/eye coordination in the long run. But it helps when the portrait is not of a famous person who everyone knows and could spot the flaws immediately, LOL!
I’m with you on that fellow. Great choice!
Debra, you captured her grace and grit incredibly well - so much texture and dimension. You're very, very gifted.
HRH doesn't say so, but that's because she's jealous.
Why would anyone choose Prince Phillip as a prospective subject.. like of all the people.
Your portrait is beautiful.. great job.
Well done for doing your own thing. Teachers are supposed to facilitate self-directed learning, not take you over.
She’s stunning
I envy your talent my latest painting is not going as planned.
I must of had too big a break and need to do more practice
This is a stunning portrait of a lady.
this is really wonderful.
First, I apologize for missing your Rhino last week. I stopped by very late and was going to leave a comment, but got pulled away to do some menial task. I love the wrinkles on the rhino and its face, too.
Your lady with the ponytail is gorgeous. I love her cheeks and her smooth skin. So different from the wrinkles we have seen in prior weeks.
I live in the states and I have never been fond of Prince Phillip. However, I hope I don't offend you, but I am not fond of his son, the new King, either.
Hope you are having a great Friday, dear.
@ Bleubeard and Elizabeth -- Oh, I'm not offended if you don't like King Charles. If it were up to me, the entire Royal Family would be sent to the unemployment line. They are outdated relics of an older, non-democratic era.
Happier with your choice dear Debra
I felt entranced with beauty you have created here flawlessly and Elegantly
Hats off to you wonderful talented gal!
wow! Magnificent portrait ~ thanks,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I'm perplexed: Why would someone like Prince Philip? I love this drawing. I'm glad you did this work instead of drawing that ugly dolt, as your work is gorgeous.
Love,
Janie
She is stunning. I mean stunning. I'm in a rush with yard sale. Thank you for joining FFO. Have a great day.
You made the right decision.
I like the feeling of this one. Prince Phillip? Somebody has to draw him, but it won't be me.
I am still resisting the Jesus cult. I am a natural human being. I do not like to give my soul to a Jesus cult. Probably, if there was no other choice, I would have to be a Catholic. Or maybe I could be a pomak. It is crazy.
You've done a grand job with your drawing.
Beautiful portrait. Agree 100% about the late consort.
Cheers!
e
I misread this as Woman with a payroll. It took a minute to connect the dots.
You did beautifully on this one my friend. I wish you could add some cheekbones to my face for eternity. :)
Great portrait. At least you didn't have to draw Camella on a horse. Hard to know where one started and the other left off
Great, great, great!
Stunning! Don't blame you on Prince Philip front.
Your portrait is so beautiful, Debra! Kudos to you for standing up for what you believe. I actually like Prince Phillip, but I couldn't draw him if I wanted to.
Good on you for drawing what you wanted to. She turned out great!
she's beautiful...and I was never fond of ole Philip either..
wow, that is a good one. Love her. Beautifully created.
Nice art
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