UPDATE I so disliked the drawing that I did last night that I redrew a master line portrait at lunchtime and will transfer it to colourfix tonight. This one much better represents the child. My original drawing made her look too old. Amazing what a bit of measuring can do!
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My grand daughter was two yesterday, so what better time to draw a portrait of her but now? Time does move very quickly, and I recall so vividly when she was born, such a tiny thing, then her 1st birthday devouring cake for the first time. Now two, ready for a party with all the trimmings.
I am doing this piece on colourfix paper and using Derwent Coloursoft pencils. The paper colour isn't purple, its more a soft brownish red, but I have to make do with a scanner tonight as the batteries in my camera need charging.
She is so sweet and such a wonderful to capture your memories.
ReplyDeleteGoing to be lovely!
ReplyDeleteI dread being a grandmother - is that unnatural?
Thanks Jo. I'm struggling with it a bit and it may be trashed and restarted.
ReplyDeleteI had the same feelings Anita. Just hated the thought and initially it was very odd. It reinforces your mortality, but you soon get used to it.
I think your scanner has done a good job on the paper colour, Jeanette - looks brown/red to me.
ReplyDeleteShe looks like quite a little lady already, you granddaughter. I can't believe it's two years since she was born.
I do occasionally roll the 'grandmother' word around in my mouth, just in case I have to swallow it one day! ;)
I agree with Robyn, she does look like quite a little lady - a rather 'mature' expression. This is going to be a beautiful piece Jeanette. Your drawing is fantastic and I think it will look beautiful on the Colorfix paper. I can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteRobyn, she looked a little too mature so I've dumped the first drawing and started over. Yes, grandmother may arrive on your doorstep one day. You'll have fun with it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Teresa. I had to fix it as it was bugging me because it wasn't correct. Now she looks more her age. Poor child, I was trying to make her older!
i'll bet she'd love to look older. most kids do. i missed your first attempt but this one looks great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty!
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