Friday, 21 March 2025

Friday Face OFF -- Sad Lady

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

I've just started taking a
"Portraits in Coloured Pencils" class.

Our first assignment was to reproduce
a recent photo of the British singer Adele.

I don't know how good or close a likeness
I achieved, but it seems to me that
she DOES look suitably sad.

And isn't that Adele's calling card?


Are you a fan of her music?

I can't say I'm familiar with a lot of it.

I'm more of a Lady Gaga girl, myself.

[Art and photo of art ยฉ Debra She Who Seeks, 2025]

33 comments:

ArcticFox said...

you've obviously got an eye and a talent - keep it up!!

Parnassus said...

Hi Debra, I found the original of your drawing, and you nailed it exactly--hair, profile, makeup, mien. The hair looks so natural and good, that I am sure if Adele saw it she would immediately hire you for her hairdresser.
--Jim

The Happy Whisk said...

I am a fan and that looks just like her. Damn Debra. I love seeing your art. Happy Spring. Happy Weekend.

Rosemary said...

The coloured pencil drawing featuring Adele is exquisite. I knew it was her immediately without having to look at your wording - very well done.

roentare said...

I am a fan of your drawing

Tom said...

...and I'm a Janis Joplin kinda guy!

Busy Bee Suz said...

I looked at your drawing before reading all your words and my first thought was: ADELE! You did a great job; she's a fabulous artist with an amazing voice.

Bob said...

I adore Adele. I think she has a wonderful voice and many songs that bring a tear to my eye.

And if you hadn't said that was Adele, I would have known it was her; I think you did a wonderful job.

Ellen D. said...

That does look like Adele. My favorite song by her has always been the first I heard her do, "Rolling in the Deep". I sing along loudly whenever I hear it on my car radio. :)

whkattk said...

Absolutely looks like her. Yep, huge fan. Wanted to see her during her Vegas residency, but I needed both arms and legs more than I needed to see her in concert.

Sixpence Notthewiser said...

Ohhh very nice!
Love Adele! And love the contrast between her awesome singing voice and her riotous speaking voice.
Sheโ€™s my replacement Amy Winehouse, btw. Just because.

XOXO

Val Ewing said...

Beautiful work. I do know Adele and many of her songs, I just go with those who have beautiful voices and lyrics.
Well done.

sirkkis said...

Gorgeous painting of Adele ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’›
I don't known about her privit life, but she has got many international ๐Ÿ†for her music as a Grammy.... e.t.c
Have a wonderfu weekend ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒž

Lady M said...

I am not really a fan but I have heard her hits. Nice likeness - I knew immediately who it was.

carol l mckenna said...

Beautiful portrait art work ~ Wow!

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

Christine said...

Well done, I love working with my coloured pencils.

Iris Flavia said...

Very well done!!! And bit sad-looking indeed.

Pixie said...

You're an excellent artist. I love both Adele and Lady Gaga.

Valerie-Jael said...

I don't know Adele, but your portrait of her is fabulous, love it Hugs!

This N That said...

Well done... I can't do faces. I must say that I have not tried very hard because I never succeed. Looks just like Adele. To me her music sounds pretty much the same... Recognizable.. but I'm not familiar with very much of it. Enjoy your weekend.

Tundra Bunny said...

This is a beautiful portrait of Adele -- the hair and skin shading is perfect!! I've heard her sing on TV, but I'm not a big fan of Adele or Lady Gaga either.

Jeanie said...

I have no idea what Adele looks like but I do like your drawing -- it's lovely and your technique is really nice! Thanks for popping in today!

Mary Kirkland said...

Wow, that came out great.

Carola Bartz said...

I think you nailed it! She does look like Adele.
I do like her music, and my daughter is a big fan. Last year she saw Adele live in Munich and she really enjoyed the concert. She sent me a lot of pictures and short videos, and during her performance she wasn't sad at all - she was actually quite funny.

Marie Smith said...

Beautifully done, Debra. I like Gaga too.

angela said...

You have definitely captured her essence. Yes her music is a tad depressing

My name is Erika. said...

She definitely looks like Adele. What a great drawing. Have a super weekend!

Kirk said...

I prefer Lady Gaga, too, but it's a good drawing nonetheless.

baili said...

Awesomely done ๐Ÿ˜ฏ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿฅฐโ™ฅ๏ธ
She looks sad I agree but no one can doubt her aliveness ๐Ÿฅฐโ™ฅ๏ธโ™ฅ๏ธโ™ฅ๏ธ
You have brought her to life with your magic of art my brilliantly talented friend Debra ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ™‚โ™ฅ๏ธ

Gene Black said...

Beautiful job on the portrait. I am not familar with Adele's music. I suppose I should go off to YouTube and remedy that.

Moving with Mitchell said...

I immediately knew it was Adele, and she is difficult I think for portraits because she has very regular features. I love her music.

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

Well done it does look like her.

DVArtist said...

I of course have heard of Adele but not a fan of her music. I'm not sure if your art is a likeness or not, however, the piece of art is stunning. You have a special talent and it lends over to color. Thank you for sharing with FFO.