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]

18 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.