I wanted to work on this Fairy Godmother and couldn't wait to begin. There was a problem, I don't generally work in acrylic paint, which is an important layer when painting this face. Ah but I solved the problem. Years ago I bought Jane Davenport's Making Faces Mixed Media Matchmaker set. It has three bottles of acrylic paint in which you mix the shade you need. After putting down a layer of Jane Davenport watercolors, I followed Tam's directions using the shade I mixed and let it dry. I painted another layer of Jane Davenport colors over the face. I let that dry and then used Prismacolor pencils and more watercolors to improve the image's skin tone and I'm happy to report it worked!
I traced some of this image onto Canson 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper. I used assorted acrylic inks, colored pencils and watercolors for the clothing, headdress and background on this piece. I made changes in colors and media to use what I have.
I'm really happy with the finished piece!
Challenges:
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/01/january-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge202601-january-anything-goes.html
https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/01/challenge-96.html
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2026/01/morgans-artworld-challenge-96.html
7 comments:
She's beautiful, Carla! Thanks for joining us at 613 Avenue Create. I hope we see you on the front porch again soon!
Hugs, Em
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An awesome drawing. I love that dark background and how it highlights the face. You've played very well with the white tones and the dark ones to create shadows and light. Thanks for joining us at A Place To Start. Hugs, María.
thank you for sharing this creation with us at A Place to STart
Beautiful creation Carla! Thank you for sharing with us over at Morgan's ArtWorld.
~ Sherry CT/Admin/Coordinator xx
The image looks mystical. So glad you joined us at The Creative Crafters this month.
Beautiful! Thank you for entering our challenge at 613 Avenue Create. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Regards,
Mia
Designer for 613 Avenue Create
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Congratulations! Your project was chosen as a January Top Sprout at A Place to Start! Please stop by our blog and grab your badge!
Hugz!
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