I did this sketch from a photo on Susan Tuttle's blog. I own (and absolutely
LOVE) her book:
Exhibition 36. I found the expression on the beautiful child's face to be so compelling, I had to grab my sketchbook and try to capture the essence of that expression. I am not the best judge of my own work, so I ask for your honest opinion, dear reader. I am not unhappy with the sketch in a general way, but I am not sure it succeeds in capturing the subtleties of her expression: the slight stubborn set of the lower lip, the challenging lift of her brow. So, check out the photo and then come back and tell me, please. Thanks! (for a better look click on the image.) Also, check out 3 new ATCs (also on my Flickr site- the Mixie Pixie)
http://www.ilkasattic.blogspot.com/
2 comments:
i love the sketch:) -- the photo is of my daughter. I would love a scan of it if you wouldn't mind -- you could send it to me via email at susantuttle36@gmail.com
:)
Hi Julia - well I read Susan's comment and...a mother knows best!
But, I couldn't agree with her more as your sketch is perhaps one of the best I've seen out here in blogville. I couldn't find the original photograph on Susan's blog but you are a very skilled observer of features.
The reason I stopped by your blog though was to thank you for the fabulous ATC I received from you via Marion's Beatles ATC swap. I have in my possession - the cat and it's been a hard days night...I have well over 100 ATC's and this absolutely makes it to the top 5! Thanks so much for doing such a fabulous job. My husband described it as elegant!
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