Friday, November 25, 2011

Studio Update: The eyes have it?

This week I got into the studio and did something very daring, I decided to change the eyes on my 'He Loves Me' painting from closed to opened.  This changed the whole feel of the painting taking it from a reflective and distant mood to a more engaging one, I happen to like the eyes opened, what about you? Do you think the eyes have it? I'd love to hear your thoughts! Constructive advice welcomed.

 
He Love Me | Oil on Board| Work in Progress

If you missed it, I posted a colour guide for mixing her eyes on my blog for Thursday's Palette & Paints {P&P} post. P&P is the blog linky party I started last week for artist to share their palette and paints {and paintings too}. It's gotten off to a slow start, I'm not sure if it's because of all the festivities going on at the moment, if it's on a bad day for bloggers or if it's just not something artist want to do. We will have to see how it goes over the first month or two... If you are interested in participating, I've left the linky open over the weekend again if you'd like to take a photo of your palette and link up, please do.  Wishing  you all a very happy, productive and creative week, I'll see you at the parties!  And HAPPY THANKSGIVING to my American friends.






 
 

{HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEK'S BLOG}

Palette & Paint # 2  Link Up  |  Finger Painting for Grown Ups

Favourite moments from this week  |  What's on my Desk Wednesday

Meet Cathryn Backer  |  Tastes like KFC! Baked Chicken

 

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26 comments:

  1. Hybrid JNovember 25, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    The change is good. Vibrant eyes brings wonderful energy to the painting. Well try and love to see the finished work! :)

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  2. Rosie KaplanNovember 25, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Eyes open has it!

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  3. Tracey FKNovember 25, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    I love the eyes now... it has really come alive and looks more like your work... you always do eyes so beautifully it would have been a shame to not have them like this xx

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  4. FLONovember 25, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Je prefère les yeux maintenant, c'est beaucoup plus expressif et j'aime vos couleurs douces

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  5. UnknownNovember 25, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Merci Flo, cela signifie beaucoup pour moi que vous aimez les yeux parce que vous peignez les beaux yeux de soi-même. Peinture de fête de vendredi, et ont un merveilleux week-end. xx

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  6. UnknownNovember 25, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Thanks you for stopping by Hybrid J, Rosie,Tracey and Flo, I'm off to visit your blogs. Happy PPF!

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  7. ShoshiNovember 25, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Absolutely love the eyes open. Suddenly she engages with us! It's a beautiful painting. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. NettyNovember 25, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Loving the change, it works beautifully and has changed her whole personality. Happy PPF and enjoy the weekend, Annette x

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  9. AnonymousNovember 25, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    wow, it's amazing how much that changes it. I love eyes anyway as they truly are the windows to the soul so I really like what you've done. I did like the eyes closed as she was quite dreamy but even with the eyes opened you've made her look a little nostaligic and questioning (I think it's the slight raise of the eyebrows. Love it!

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  10. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfNovember 25, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    The eyes deffinetly have it. :) I love her with her eyes open much more.

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  11. ANNENovember 26, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    I love the eyes and you've captured a look of happiness on her face that matches the name you've selected for the painting.

    Great job!!

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  12. carol l mckennaNovember 26, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Wonderfully expressive eyes and awesome painting ~~ thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF

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  13. AbelaNovember 26, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    This oil is almost finished, and I like your brush so broad and decisive. Saludos

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  14. carlareyNovember 26, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Oh, it's much better with the eyes open! She looks as though she has just realized that he loves her, and is completely delighted with the idea.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    beautiful just beautiful

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  16. EVANovember 26, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Great eyes! Definitely W I D E OPEN!

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  17. ChristineNovember 26, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    love it with her beautiful eyes open!

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  18. GlorV1November 26, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Oh the eyes are open, awesome!! Great work.

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  19. Jen @Sadie InspiredNovember 26, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Wow. The painting was beautiful with her eyes closed but, she seems so alive and vibrant with them open. I LOVE her eyes. Gorgeous!

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  20. MandyNovember 26, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    object..i love both but yer yes open gives her more life...xxx

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  21. MandyNovember 26, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    object was meant to be ok...

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  22. K.November 27, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I like the eyes open better...I think it engages me more plus it seems to give more dimension to your painting. Your blog header is also wonderful!

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  23. HeARTworksNovember 27, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Yes I definitely like the eyes open! Wonderful< luminous eyes! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  24. FallingladiesNovember 28, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    I agree, the eyes open is better! Very welcoming! Sorry I missed this week's paint and palette, I meant to but was too busy eating!!!!

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  25. Paula - Buenos AiresNovember 28, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    She looks radiantly happy instead of peacefully content now. Very enganging character.

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  26. Daniele ValoisNovember 29, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    WOw, engaging indeed!

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