1920s Art Deco Style Lady

1920s Art Deco Style Lady

by Mif
(England)

Getting Ready For A Girls Night Out

This was my first attempt at using watercolour pencils on a portrait style piece of work.

The body of the work was done using a B graded pencil and was originally going to remain in just pencil, but I took the plunge and tried watercolour as well.

For a first attempt I was pleased with the outcome, although I think a better grade of paper shall be used next time.

***Note from Kerry:
Wow Mif! This is terrific, I love it!

Yes, the quality of paper does make a big difference when you do watercolor - according to my Mum, anyway.

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1920s Art Deco Style Lady

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Nov 10, 2009

great
by: teresa

i love it wish i could draw like this

Aug 21, 2009

cheerful colors
by: mariam

Hi Mif, ur drawing is very beautiful if it's the first try then u have a talent u discover it when u tried to draw. By the way I discoverd mine only this year because I didn't dare to draw before. Just notice the color of the eyes in ur lovely picture.

Apr 22, 2009

The Lady
by: The Kid from NC USA

Mif
Wow ! Is all I can say it is great keep up the good work. Never know what you can draw till to but your mind to it. Yes it is very relaxing and helps heal the mind , body and sould from everyday life.
Way to Go!!!!!!

Apr 17, 2009

source of picture
by: Mif

Dear Anonymous, thank you very much for your kind words, the picture came from a calendar that my wife has hung in her craft room at home, I must admit, that I am also quite proud of this piece, however, even though I know we should not really compare ourselves to other artists, I visited an art exhibition in a nearby town called Lichfield in England, some of the work there was absolutely stunning, and I cannot help but wish I had just an ounce of their talent.....ah well, keep persevering eh!

Apr 17, 2009

I love this!
by: Anonymous

I would be so proud if I had drawn this! I think it's absolutely beautiful and deservesto be put in a frame and hung on a wall. Did you do this from a photograph?