CombNWattles’ Art

[CombNWattles]

Lil ugly birds! Someday I hope to have some Yamato Gunkei of my own. For now, they will enliven my wall:

Their feet need some touching up cause the brush I was using was too fat to do toes.

A bookmark with fishies that I’m working on:

There’s a really neat stitch that looks like a net that I want to try; that’s all the thinking behind the design.

 

[CombNWattles]

A Lord of the Rings-themed bookmark I’m making for my dad:

As you can see I embroidered right up to the edge so it’s gonna be tricky sewing it up…

 

[CombNWattles]

Finished my dad’s bookmark! I ended up blanket stitching the edge and letting the frayed bits stick out. This was the first time I’d tried turkey work; I think it came out nicely for the tassels:

Not the best picture; I was in a rush to catch the post room before they closed.

Learned how to put together and stretch a canvas:

I have some fun doodles in my class notebooks but I haven’t taken pictures yet.

 

[CombNWattles]

The portrait of my brother progresses at a snail’s pace…
One eye (plz excuse the glare):

Worked for ~1.5 more hours on it today; here’s the result:

I think I give my art teachers anxiety…

Detail of the mouth/nose:

I find it fascinating that one tiny mark or dab of color can make all the difference and bring the portrait to life. Obsessing over this is probably why I’m so slow. it’s all fun though (mostly).

 

[StinkyAcres]

The portrait of my brother progresses at a snail’s pace…
One eye (plz excuse the glare):
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Worked for ~1.5 more hours on it today; here’s the result:
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I think I give my art teachers anxiety…

Detail of the mouth/nose:
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I find it fascinating that one tiny mark or dab of color can make all the difference and bring the portrait to life. Obsessing over this is probably why I’m so slow. it’s all fun though (mostly).

Wow, looks great! I haven't painted a human in a long time. It's difficult!!