tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50255910324015196502024-03-05T03:10:57.329-08:00LCherise PaintsThis Blog documents my experiences ~ as I explore my new found talent and accomplish my goal to become a professional (and maybe even world known) Artist!On Purposehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320536729616768653noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025591032401519650.post-87631744237459011052014-06-04T21:00:00.000-07:002014-06-04T21:09:06.440-07:00Brooch Artist - Brooch FloristMy Art has been on Hold… as my creative vision is exploring new ventures. <br />
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For example, ever since I was young I have always wanted to own a second hand store. I have always watched Antique Roadshow and more modern shows like American Pickers and Pawn Stars, where people are either collecting or holding on to something "old" that is now worth money. <br />
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I have also always been a collector. I have held on to every "extra" button that has come attached to a shirt. I have old coins. Movie stubs. Random "things". <br />
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In addition to Brooches, I have had my eye on collecting small vases. However, I didn't have a justification to buy them… until now.<br />
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My new venture… as a Brooch Florist.<br />
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So, the Brooch Bouquet is something that I have talked about before. I created one last year for my friends wedding. The thing about the current Brooch Bouquet process, is that your brooch is "wired" to the stem. So, once it is attached, you can not wear it again. However, my one of a kind brooch stem design changes that! I have designed a way that you can affix a brooch to a stem, but still have the opportunity to wear it if you want.<br />
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So, My vintage enamel flower brooches + brooch stems = a justification for me to buy small vases!! <br />
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I'm a Brooch Florist! LCherisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16141246484669970718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025591032401519650.post-42746089020500405302013-12-31T05:43:00.001-08:002013-12-31T05:43:49.836-08:00My brooch collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>I have been on Pinterest looking up unique ideas to display my brooches. I have come across jewelry frames, and dress forms, and wire tree holders... However I wanted brooch art! I made a visit to my boyfriend Michales (arts and crafts) and came across stretched burlap. I had a vision..........<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUeTrsZDwBUAlnbuEsE-ycb8pIwyyUy-c3CxTa0Ux7uvJi9SU2wHOg6IZNPYj4DppPFUbLxbX9_8m1BxV3zLtJmzxN91nN2MQJ006bbEPDWVpozpLtrKKUu2vXIwKeMSTYky-VtiGpP70/s640/blogger-image--1091245350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUeTrsZDwBUAlnbuEsE-ycb8pIwyyUy-c3CxTa0Ux7uvJi9SU2wHOg6IZNPYj4DppPFUbLxbX9_8m1BxV3zLtJmzxN91nN2MQJ006bbEPDWVpozpLtrKKUu2vXIwKeMSTYky-VtiGpP70/s640/blogger-image--1091245350.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxq4yJKCb4JUEC5Am_3dTmPyk8QakhQrPovcvFScsJzrjvZrJEs_K0obmgBdGAo8PsqJp9fYUQnpcXIC8L31oxXVEjvyJsb3giHOCv5PmW_4c3qU9M0ty0TnqWooDL4jeB_sEZof-UvNg/s640/blogger-image-1001453820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxq4yJKCb4JUEC5Am_3dTmPyk8QakhQrPovcvFScsJzrjvZrJEs_K0obmgBdGAo8PsqJp9fYUQnpcXIC8L31oxXVEjvyJsb3giHOCv5PmW_4c3qU9M0ty0TnqWooDL4jeB_sEZof-UvNg/s640/blogger-image-1001453820.jpg"></a></div><br></div>LCherisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16141246484669970718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025591032401519650.post-35861877739246879062013-12-20T06:25:00.000-08:002013-12-31T06:59:27.866-08:00A vintage Christmas...This year, I decided to decorate my tiny Christmas trees with vintage brooches!<br />
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<br />LCherisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16141246484669970718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025591032401519650.post-22543222154333496922013-11-18T06:27:00.001-08:002013-11-18T06:41:56.720-08:00Blooms in the Winter<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Since I now have a "large" collection of vintage brooches... I am inspired to paint! Only problem is, I need to sell sell sell. My little art studio is running out of wall space. </span></div><div><br></div><div>I need to do a push to sell some Midnight Blooms this winter! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1gbRreo6ASrKJ83cJ5gBwCWvDHTwJONodnfoo-Lxq1-AuI_Hec7RQBBPNp23t2VVF1byUWJymmDl6KUQ7i1crDTllr6MLZzqVH3U1fvPH4Qwy7MYFDuiGr0Qox1CdHp0-tE9wFPbpHQ/s640/blogger-image-453340244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1gbRreo6ASrKJ83cJ5gBwCWvDHTwJONodnfoo-Lxq1-AuI_Hec7RQBBPNp23t2VVF1byUWJymmDl6KUQ7i1crDTllr6MLZzqVH3U1fvPH4Qwy7MYFDuiGr0Qox1CdHp0-tE9wFPbpHQ/s640/blogger-image-453340244.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcR4i4HetBRX5k8Nf6LV9N57eWZCt0avWKvhO8jdDaqCpYCVqAHazo0n6rerTkTgFQBJ_IW7CJmjPjNHZMZyaCcUQnVXSPf8ROvjRLrJvldwTtWEPIt3DhTRM85crr_IFt5h_udrxESEA/s640/blogger-image--1110878560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I am now ready to openly admit and share with the world that - "I - LCherise - I am a broochaholic!!"<br />
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My love for brooches has <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">gone too far now, as there is no going back. I spent some vacation time back home in San Diego dropping in antique shops and second hand stores just to, by chance find a unique, reasonably priced brooch. </span></div>
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I'm in love with brooch shopping...</div>
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Here are some photos... I loved how this vendor displayed brooches using picture frames!<br />
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I love seeing my art on walls other than my own! I'm currently on display at "Sunshine Smiles a Kids Spa" in Virginia Beach. I'm trying to do more to promote my custom wall hooks! <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For the past two years, I have been an admirer of Brooch Bouquets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Given my interest in vintage brooches, it is no surprise that the Brooch Bouquet idea is at the top of my list for a “must have” on my wedding day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the artist community (on Etsy) brooch bouquets are very popular, AND very expensive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So earlier this year, I set out on a mission to create my own bouquet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I had the opportunity to create one for a friend’s wedding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a few you tube videos, and several (did I say several) days of bidding and losing and bidding and winning brooches on Ebay, I was able to create a gorgeous bouquet!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I love my Walk With Me collection and I have received a lot of positive feedback about how cute and unique the collection is. However, everyone who has expressed an interest has asked for a specific breed of dog. Considering I buy vintage, I have limited options when on a search for dog brooches.<br />
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LCherisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16141246484669970718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025591032401519650.post-80154797884954655192013-05-14T18:29:00.001-07:002013-06-04T20:33:00.943-07:00My First Art Festival...I can't believe in less then two years I had my own tent in an art festival... <br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFjfXG1OwB5i1NFk8pshjTIq1fOnQuOJeEjxawR4W8qgCJo2LQx1aZ1i8iUO5PC2XSfRHNBsD7xfhSGXc3feK-dwkANW89bK2s2gdHYvluxDnmGVtLzUpX64Mx1Dic9OR8nW_AYFmpV8/s640/blogger-image-616578748.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFjfXG1OwB5i1NFk8pshjTIq1fOnQuOJeEjxawR4W8qgCJo2LQx1aZ1i8iUO5PC2XSfRHNBsD7xfhSGXc3feK-dwkANW89bK2s2gdHYvluxDnmGVtLzUpX64Mx1Dic9OR8nW_AYFmpV8/s640/blogger-image-616578748.jpg"></a></div> <br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS2IY4iudIHhQgQ7y9Ls4YATW9BO1Tr4aDcfbezEsd3DQEqLRUMTA6vF856hUctjq8htbRjt6A9uNv0p9zTDNCXI1JuRnv8UlklGL_s1EvOBKcLlHS_e0MDe7vKPEnCgL66GICKR0xs4A/s640/blogger-image-1766737609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS2IY4iudIHhQgQ7y9Ls4YATW9BO1Tr4aDcfbezEsd3DQEqLRUMTA6vF856hUctjq8htbRjt6A9uNv0p9zTDNCXI1JuRnv8UlklGL_s1EvOBKcLlHS_e0MDe7vKPEnCgL66GICKR0xs4A/s640/blogger-image-1766737609.jpg"></a></div> <br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9up2nNnmM-_iTuhi5g9E_G9tqNNqKVLOmKnhFQIMmlNcAc-33kvFKKjFVELlQ4su3kE-3HY3rE2-d8op88WaDVoOybDGrs2DDUdPc2eJNyBA8X6tuIDXGhjG76mE9Uox8MzY7E6bLIA/s640/blogger-image--1279804421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9up2nNnmM-_iTuhi5g9E_G9tqNNqKVLOmKnhFQIMmlNcAc-33kvFKKjFVELlQ4su3kE-3HY3rE2-d8op88WaDVoOybDGrs2DDUdPc2eJNyBA8X6tuIDXGhjG76mE9Uox8MzY7E6bLIA/s640/blogger-image--1279804421.jpg"></a></div>LCherisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16141246484669970718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025591032401519650.post-59329449933788540732013-04-15T10:32:00.001-07:002013-11-18T06:20:22.225-08:00Vintage Brooches...Vintage brooches speak to me... On a recent drive from my home in Chesapeake VA to my friends house outside of Raleigh, NC I stopped at an antique store located around the half way mark of the 3 hour drive. This store had some fabulous brooches! Many to highly priced for the $40 budget I had given myself. Nonetheless, I looked all of them over and quite instantly found 3. One in particular spoke to me... It said buy me, and make me beautiful. It said a whole lot of other things too. I just can't remember. Once my creative thoughts start to flow my mind is bombarded. Anyhow, I learned from this visit to the antique shop, that I need to charge more for my artwork when I use vintage brooches. <br>
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I had a chance to go back home... it rained the entire length of my trip, up until the last day. It was a gorgeous crisp day, so me and my friend decided to walk around Balboa Park! We happened upon the Spanish Art Village and got some artistic inspiration from the local artist vendors. My friend makes jewelry...LCherisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16141246484669970718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025591032401519650.post-83600806883852724882012-11-19T12:23:00.000-08:002013-03-09T06:45:59.679-08:00757 Creative Space<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found an awesome spot in the heart of Norfolk... 757 Creative Space "a one of a kind collaborative business incubator..." And most interestingly a venue to display my art, for free! </span><br />
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LCherisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16141246484669970718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025591032401519650.post-10590175635052581232012-10-22T05:05:00.000-07:002012-11-16T05:05:49.920-08:00My Solo Art Show...My Solo Art Show was a Success.<br />
There was a decent turn out; and the ambience was awesome. The music, food and wine and art all meshed for a wonderful atmosphere.<br />
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<br />LCherisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16141246484669970718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025591032401519650.post-32214160032795553532012-10-01T12:38:00.000-07:002013-03-08T12:40:50.519-08:00Girlfrens Collection - Series 1Meet all 6! Patience, Wisdom, Grace, Faith, Joy and Hope! I love them. Can you guess who's who? <br />
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LCherisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16141246484669970718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025591032401519650.post-24292250006971548992012-09-25T10:55:00.000-07:002012-09-25T10:55:02.341-07:00My Solo Art Show... One month away...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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LCherisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16141246484669970718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025591032401519650.post-81705877241832719972012-09-01T06:08:00.000-07:002012-09-03T06:08:56.599-07:00Girlfrens - The New CollectionMy creative vision shifts just as much as this Hampton Roads, VA weather...<div>
One minute, I'm obsessed with painting mini canvas for the Walk With Me collection, and the next thing you know, I'm up at 4am painting faces again. My latest project - will be profiles of women, faceless for the most part; with a focus on the hair (which I'm pretty good at) and the earring. </div>
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I vacillated about naming this collection Girlfrens OR Gossip and Cocktails... the concept for the Gossip and Cocktails came about because I wanted to title each piece after a cocktail drink; based on the look of the earring. After some thought, I decided to stick to giving each painting a first name. </div>
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I have completed 3 paintings in the collection so far, but haven't come up with names yet... I don't know for sure. </div>
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Setting up for an art show with brick walls was very challenging. And it took a whole lot longer than I anticipated. But I was very pleased with the outcome...</div>
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The Ms. Marie Collection - Each painting is wearing a Button Cover, donated from my friends mom - Ms. Marie. <br />
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My Abstract Art was very popular... here I stand with a Happy LCherise customer. I sold two paintings from my "Midnight Blooms" Collection. And I'm inspired to paint more Abstracts.</div>
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My "Walk With Me" Collection is growing. I have just about used all of the dog brooches that I have. This is a photo of 5 pieces from the collection. Piper, Scooter, Rusty, Macy and Sebastian. Now, I need to sell them, so I can buy more brooches! :~)LCherisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16141246484669970718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025591032401519650.post-29911516792458786442012-07-01T10:07:00.001-07:002012-07-02T06:01:10.180-07:00Painting (On Canvas) - So many layers...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm starting to enjoy painting on canvas again... When I started out, I learned early that canvas requires a lot of Layers. And honestly, it was difficult for me to focus on finishing. I would rush through because I was eager to start to next one. Having settled in to a "groove", I now paint on both mediums (standard canvas and wood panel), at the same time. When I have the "desire" to paint, I typically can choose one of three pending projects. This weekend, I started a new canvas project. Actually, I'm painting on a wood panel that has a canvas finish - The surface is a hard canvas. I decided to photo track the many layers.</div>
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I give myself an idea of the eyes, nose, and mouth position.</div>
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I used a yellow for the foundation/undertone. You can use any color really... I have used red in the past and even green. Then to start giving the painting dimension, I added a dark brown color to the cheeks, chin and forehead.</div>
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I took a pale pink and added another layer. Notice how the pink blends in with the dark brown. It's really all about brush strokes...<br />
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At this step, I'm not that great of selecting skin color... The skin color really selects itself. However, I decided to add a reddish brown tone...<br />
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And then I blended the reddish brown with raw sienna.<br />
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I mixed up another color using various colors... and added another layer, highlighting the areas around the eyes... AND I used yellow to re-define the Eyes and mouth.<br />
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I decided on a burnt orange background. And added layers to the hair.<br />
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Mixed up another muggy brown color... and used water and layers and blending....<br />
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Blended a lot more with yellow and my muggy brown color. Defined the nose and Added white to the eyes and Red to the lips!<br />
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To this step I have used about 13 layers on the face alone... and probably just about 10 or so on the hair. One thing I want to do a better job of is tracking my time, but it's difficult because I literally will touch 2 or 3 different art projects in one sitting. I will guess that to this point, I have spent about 3 hours. And I think she will take at least another hour to get to a point of "completion".</div>LCherisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16141246484669970718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025591032401519650.post-81356613323645527432012-06-24T10:35:00.000-07:002012-07-01T10:36:10.524-07:00Not Just Faces AnymoreMy Mom handed me a Dog brooch in May and my first thought was - "Um, what am I going to do with this." I actually handed it back to her, but in that second had a vision... and I took the brooch back. My artistic vision would require me to paint "stick figures"... and I pulled it off. And I think I'm in love... Introducing the "Walk With Me" Collection.<br />
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(You will Now find me on eBay, bidding on Dog brooches!)LCherisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16141246484669970718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025591032401519650.post-23704875175787265782012-05-20T18:48:00.000-07:002012-06-20T07:19:12.144-07:00UNIQUE LA Spring Show May 12-13, 2012<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">LCherise Art went to its very FIRST art show - at the (State of Unique)-UNIQUE LA Spring Show May 12-13, 2012. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Big Thanks goes out to Your Legacy Jewelry (www.yourlegacyjewelry.com) for making it happen.</span></b></span></h2>
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I have been painting for 8 months now and when it comes to painting a new personality for the “Accessorized” collection, I feel I have a strong foundation in place! First step, I create the outline of my painting – with the color Raw Sienna. Using the Raw Sienna is actually a tip I took away from my art class.</div>
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Second, I add a new color and begin to layer for hair. Once the hair is established, I have a better perspective on eye shape, nose direction, and expression and I take Raw Sienna to outline those features… The great thing about painting on wood, is if I mess up, I can take a paper towel and some water and erase the error. </div>
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The next step is deciding on background color. Having knowledge of complimentary colors is useful at this step. I also take into consideration colors that I may have not used recently or if I’m painting a custom request, the color scheme has already been provided. </div>
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In this case, I selected pink and green.</div>
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I use a mix of colors to add layers to the hair. I add color to the eyes and lips, drill a whole, and add the drawer pull! It typically takes an average of 2-3 hours to complete a personality. </div>
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One of my friends is an AKA and a while back she asked me to paint her an AKA personality. You may recall, I painted another friend who is a Delta, a large painting some time ago. Anyhow, I asked her to send me an AKA pin and I held on to the pin for a few months until it "spoke" to me. It took me about 2 weeks to finish up I AM AKA, but I fell in love with her once she was done. </div>
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I AM AKA is the 3rd painting in my Sisterhood Collection. I have decided that this collection will only use a Brooch or Pin (no earrings). </div>
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I have a vision to make this painting into notecards... so we will see how it goes.</div>LCherisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16141246484669970718noreply@blogger.com0