Thursday, April 30, 2009

Painting Skin Tones

OK, I've got a (partially finished) painting to show everyone!
In reading my newest Cloth, Paper & Scissors magazine, I saw an article by Pam Carriker.
I loved the painting of the girl in her article and was itching to try out the colors for skin tones that she used. I quickly sketched out a long neck (girl, that is) and hurriedly painted in the face. I've gotta admit that I may like the colors that I've used her better than any I've used.
And I've tried a lot here lately.

What do you all think?

7 comments:

Martha Lever said...

ouuuu...yes...love her! I haven't broken into my mag yet because I am saving it for the hours waiting on the baby---on Monday!!! They're inducing!

Can't wait to see what colors Pam uses for the faces! You did a great job. Any word from DJ?

Anita Heady Fiber Arts, LLC said...

Nice skin tone colors; they look very natural. I like the whole piece!

reagan said...

Nicely done! I am so glad you found my article helpful:-) Thank you so much for sharing with me.
xoxo
Pam

Stephani Gorman said...

Hi Carol, I stopped by to say "Hello" and I love you paintings. How cool to get kudos from Pam! Thank-you for sharing!
:) Stephani Gormam

joyce said...

she's lovely carol! i'm looing forward to meeting you in june!

Julie Bagamary said...

Very nice Carol.

Anonymous said...

i LOVE the look- it's very soft, and the face itself is compelling.