For this week's Friday Face OFF link party
of art featuring faces, hosted by Nicole of
DVArtist, Art, Food, Gardening blog . . .
This portrait is another one of
my quick freehand sketches
done directly in water soluble ink
and then painted via ink wash.
Ida B. Wells (1862 - 1931) was an American
investigative journalist, sociologist, educator, and
early leader in the civil rights movement.
Her most famous work exposed the
horrors of lynching in the American South
as a tool of racist terrorism.
She was one of the founders of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
8 comments:
I bow my head in honour of Ida B. Wells. The colour wash technique you used here was both effective and interesting. I must make a picture to post on my blog really soon. You are inspirational Debra!
...and she should be taught in schools today!
Great ink drawing.
I recognized her instantly. Lovely job.
She looks the resolute woman,
and your artwork is excellent to tell that👍🏼🎭
I agree with Bob. I recognize your immediately from Pride and Black history. Very well done.
I'm glad to learn something new (Who Ida Wells was) and also to admire your fantastic ink wash face. It's beautifully done.
Very good likeness!
I was reading about her just this week cause it was her bday. People must know more about her contributions to society, really.
XOXO
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