Mutants and trying scary things...
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 12:19AM Perhaps you read a little over a week ago about my creative dry spell and how I might never ever be able to create anything ever again...that's a lot of "evers." Anyway, I was working in the studio last week and I like to listen/watch movies or television while I work. I know that may be a little weird but music just doesn't do it for me. On this day, I was watching I Am Legend which is about humans mutated by a virus meant to cure cancer. If you have ever seen it, you know the mutants are quite creepy. I am not sure what prompted me to do it, but I grabbed some inky paper, pencils and paint and began to sketch and paint a face. As you can see from the sample, it is not perfect, which is not what I was striving for. In fact, I really like abstract faces that are not perfect and even a little weird. I certainly have much to learn and have enjoyed giving it a try so much that I plan to keep practicing. I am posting my first faces because I want you to see my progress. I want you to consider trying something new and scary.
After painting the scary face man, I pulled out Layered Impression by Katie Kendrick. I like her imperfect style and she has some great techniques.
Tomorrow I will post a new face, the one I like the best so far and give you some thoughts about the process.
Have a blessed day!
Reader Comments (7)
yes, i watched that movie, twice i think! lol i see a resemblance to their faces in the first, but i gotta tell ya Roben, i think the rest are pleasing...in fact the first is too in it's own way. what i am trying to say is these are good!!
i like faces a bit off, color, shape, not perfect as well. i have often wondered if that was because i cannot draw a realistic one, or if i really do like them altered. i have come to realize i like things, even faces abstract. though realism is beautiful, i like off kilter.
do more.
xxoo
I LOVE Katie's book. It's the one I pull out when I need a kick in the arse. Also love your faces, especially the third one down. I've been giving it a try too, but don't have as many to show for it as you. Maybe I'll get back to it with your posts for inspiration.
Robin,
I love these. I have been doing this kind of thing over the past year and in fact have come to love abstract faces. I was not aware of the teacher you mentioned so I will check that out too. However the thought that you might be ever be in a place that you would EVER consider you are not giving beauty to the world and that your art is anything but amazing is well...a sacrilege. Period!
roben-marie, it's nice to see what you create. :) i like being inspired by other artists! sometimes being pushed out of my comfort zone is exactly what i need to be inspired.
Oh, wow, that is a whole new you! I do love what you are doing, crossing boundries, out of the comfort zone...
Lots of sunshine from Germany - Irma
I love your faces. It's also not weird to have to watch TV. I can't listen to music either. The only movies that keep my creative mojo going are sci fi movies. The older the better!!! I can't wait to see more faces!
These are awesome. I am so with you on the whole quirky, imperfect, style face. These have so much personality Yup, Katie's book is a fantastic resource and I adore her work as well.