Dark Beauty - Believe Girl 3 acrylic woman portrait

Dark Beauty
Had an opportunity to get away from all that is technology - not necessarily by choice, but ended up that way.   Was really good in that it was an excellent time to just enjoy each other, think and watch nature and see the beauty.  Was plenty hot here so nicer temperatures were certainly appreciated.

But, got to say it was good to write down all the ideas, but even better to get back in the art room and start to put things together.   Dark Beauty is doing double duty in that this is somewhat based on this week's first acrylic lesson and the weekly challenge from my other group.   Ended up using parts of several photos together to come up with this quasi-Goth girl.

Stuck pretty much with straight acrylic this time, and that felt kind of strange after doing so many mixed media pieces.  After taking off the random tape pieces I didn't really like the light and felt that the blue would add some color/energy to the overall piece.   Hence the reason I am claiming her as a Believe Girl.

Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a look.   Appreciate you all!!

Comments

Sheila said…
LOL, wondered if that was blue tape. I like it. Very compelling this girl. Wonderful work Nelvia :)
July 26, 2019 at 12:37 AM
Mellowood Gallery said…
This one seems very dense for some reason, maybe the darkness. I am not sure about the black lines coming out from her head as I find them somewhat distracting. An interesting painting Nelvia!
July 26, 2019 at 11:20 AM
carol edan said…
Great portrait! Love her eyes!
July 27, 2019 at 1:21 AM
hmuxo said…
Another beautiful portrait Nelvia. Her eyes are outstanding!!!
July 27, 2019 at 10:18 PM
Joan Tavolott said…
I love your handling of the scarf fabric. Nicely done!!
August 8, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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