Monday, July 19, 2010

Face #14

What if I use single threads, cross-hatch style like colored pencil?



This wasn't quite what I had in mind. It got too fussy as I started building up layers, so I decided to try to keep it simple. Need to play around with this technique more.

I have guests staying with me for a week, then a trip to Seattle, so this will be the end of the faces, at least for a while. I really enjoy working in a series like this. It seems for every one I do, I get two new ideas for more. Thanks for following along!

8 comments:

lynne h said...

this one was great from a distance... definitely has potential. seeing those gold eyes on the sidebar (of my blog) i was sucked right in...

have a great time away from the computer, robin. and thanks for sharing your face journey with us. i'd love it if there were more!

xo

lynne h said...

hey, i just had a thought. what if the cross hatching/shading was machine stitched, with hand stitching in the eyes, nose, mouth...

Jan said...

I've been enjoying following your process. I rather like this one today although just the thought of stitching on the eyes kinda gives me the willies. silly, I know.
Enjoy your company.

Robin Olsen said...

Jan, that's so funny about the eyes, but I know what you mean.

Lynne, nice idea aobut the hand stitching--I'll add that to the what if list!

Tory Brokenshire said...

I think this is one of my favorites, I want to see them all lined up.

maggie said...

nice work...it is fun following your series.

jude said...

loving this.

maggie said...

thanks for commenting on on blog. it helps to have feedback from people whose work i admire:)