Friday, 13 December 2024

Friday Face OFF -- Blue Eyes

For this week's Friday Face OFF link party
of art featuring faces, hosted by Nicole of

Another direct-to-paper sketch
done in permanent ink and watercolour wash,
based on art which I found on the internet.


With its cutesy cartoonish style and oversized eyes,
the original had a clear Japanese kawaii vibe.
I enjoyed trying to reproduce its "look."

Like virtually every student and beginner,
I always tend to draw eyes too
disproportionately large anyway, so
it was nice to do it deliberately this time, LOL!

[Art and photo of art © Debra She Who Seeks, 2024]

38 comments:

Marie Smith said...

Great drawing, Debra. Love the eyes!

Tom said...

...Debra, your wonderful drawing reminds me of Dianne Dengel's work.
https://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2024/04/tuesdays-treasures-dianne-dengel.html

Debra She Who Seeks said...

@ Tom -- Those are fun and delightful paintings! Thanks for the link!

Jamie Ghione said...

Great drawing. I too have always had trouble accurately drawing eyes.

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely paintings, I always love big eyes. With art we can be extravagant! Hugs!

Kathy G said...

I love the combination of blond hair and bright blue eyes.

sirkkis said...

Your art work is beautiful, Debra 💖
Happy FFO 😘

Parnassus said...

Margaret Keane, watch out! --Jim
p.s. In case you forgot:
https://www.google.com/search?newwindow=1&client=firefox-b-d&q=Margaret+Keane&udm=2&fbs=AEQNm0Aa4sjWe7Rqy32pFwRj0UkWd8nbOJfsBGGB5IQQO6L3J03RPjGV0MznOJ6Likin94pT_oR1DTSof42bOBxoTNxGeB1pS5_mub79WlyOO98XhEgJ5ByfFkeFUd9hlGBCmUZgrzLESyrkqGBL7osK5ZH3-0drzcH2VIMmwLRButbs-cMHhV8leQ--AYHsqw2WSrddKuHyCX6iowNOKZDTcJOO0G_14g&sa=X

Gidget Blue Sky said...

Meow!!! love it!!!

Anonymous said...

This is so nice Debra!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

@ Parnassus (Jim) -- I never thought of her famous "Big Eyes" paintings, so thanks for the reminder, lol! When I was a teen in the 70s, I had a couple of her prints in my bedroom. And I also enjoyed the 2014 movie "Big Eyes" that was made about how her husband ripped off her fame and fortune until she bested him!

Mistress Maddie said...

Almost has a Japanese anime feel tp it.

Liz Hinds said...

I really do like this style of art.

Bob said...

Love that; it's a great style of drawing and painting.

Magaly Guerrero said...

I love big eyes. They always make me think that the brains behind them have wonderfully huge tales to tell. Also, that cat looks so relaxed... as if someone is mentally scratching its spiritual ears just right (probably with paint).

Tundra Bunny said...

This is your best ink and watercolour sketch to date! Love the brightness of your colours, especially the blue eyes!

Moving with Mitchell said...

Great art. I immediately thought anime. When I’m doodling people, the eyes are always oversized and sad.

Mike said...

Very nice. Now sell it on Deviant Art.

DVArtist said...

Wow! You are amazing. This is simply fantastic. I wish I had your talent or a little bit of it anyway. LOL Thank you for sharing with FFO and have a great weekend.

The Captain said...

This is brilliant

e said...

Two pairs of blue eyes, double the assignment. They both have a lot of attitude... love it!

Lady M said...

You have achieved some nice shading in the face and jacket.

My name is Erika. said...

This is fabulous. You definitely achieved kawaii vibe. I thought it had that feel before I even read your post. Have a great weekend!

Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com said...

Wow. Strikingly beautiful eyes -- such a deep blue, as if I could swim in them. You're doing great with this art. Hope you're doing great in all ways.

Iris Flavia said...

Love this! And eyes too big are always cute. My neighbor W (84 years old) has blue eyes like this, too! At the weekly brunch the other women (his wife sadly had to go) , they are all after him :-)
He does NOT like that.

Rostrose said...

Beautiful big eyes are always an eye-catcher anyway - and when they are so blue: a wonderful sight, like my grandson's eyes 😉🥰 Very beautifully painted/drawn!
Warm greetings from Austria and a wonderful Advent season, Traude
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2024/12/es-weihnachtet.html
✨🎄🌟🕯️🌟🎄✨

carol l mckenna said...

Debra ~ great drawing with pen and ink and WC's "~ Wow!

Wishing you good health, love and laughter in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com said...

Wonderful painting

Mary Kirkland said...

That's a great drawing.

Marcia LaRue said...

Love the drawing, too! However, I am looking forward to what this new Full Moon 🌕 altar will look like!!

DB Stewart said...

Those eyes! It has a 1970s vibe too! Love it.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

@ Marcia LaRue -- All shall be revealed tomorrow! I hope you will enjoy this month's offering!

LA Paylor said...

repetition of blue in eyes is balancing, draws me in

Kirk said...

The eyes have it!

baili said...

remarkably and flawlessly done dear Debra as always !loved the feelings i could see in her eyes
oh yes large eyes have been symbol of beauty in women and i can imagine how you feel to paint them anyway
i wish you paint more like this
blessings

Guillaume said...

Lovely.

Busy Bee Suz said...

I love the blue eyes on the girl and the feline. Well done!

Soma @ InkTorrents.com said...

This looks amazing! You can't go wrong with large eyes. They are beautiful. Love the kitty!

-Soma