Thursday, November 4, 2010

day 4 of the art challenge

unfinished sketch
9" x 12" unfinished sketch
© manon doyle

day 4 of the Art Every Day Month challenge

I have worked on this sketch for a good part of my day. She's unfinished and I'm choosing to leave her as is because I've decided to put it right on top of the *to be painted for sure* pile...lol. I didn't put enough gesso on the watercolor paper and the paper is showing right through....ahhhhhhh! I've decided to not post until Sunday or Monday again but I will show you what I did each day..... no cheatin'!!!!

fill your heart with art
-manon

18 comments:

José Ramón said...

Hermoso retrato
Saludos desde
Creatividad e imaginación fotos de José Ramón

Claudia said...

Is she the same model as the one who is with a man?
Excellent work!

Sharmon Davidson said...

You're a brave woman, Manon! I can't believe you're doing a piece every day, but I have to admire your motivation! I'm loving these sketches, though. Are you using live models or photos? Great work!

Two Tigers said...

What you can do in a day, my dear, simply amazes me! I'm looking forward to your next report, and yes, no cheatin and no slackin! I don't want to see any turtle paperweights made out of rocks or miniature forts made out of popsicle sticks!

Caio Fern said...

Hello girl full of energy that doesn't stop for nothing !!!
i just saw the day 3 now too. it is wonderful...
but is sooo good to look to this day 4 . wonderful.
Hugs .
Kyle
( answering your question , Kyle is the best way to pronunciate my name . Is perfect).

Brian Sylvester said...

Manon,

Oh, come on! I think you are doing just fine with the challenge so far. Art a Day does't mean a finished piece per day, does it?

Again, your detailing is wonderful! You are a master of hands, that is for sure. Keep it up, I'm rooting for you!

Take care,
Brian

Manon Doyle said...

No...she's not the same model, Claudia!!

I'm using photos, Sharmon, Thank you, my friend.

LOL, Gabriella. You do know that most people start out on a goal with the best intentions and then fizzle out in the end right? lol

Kyle.... you learn something new each day!!!

I was going on that premise, Brian, but now I've reconsidered because it's going to be hard for me to take something to completion each day. : )))

Amalia K said...

Wow, you are beyond productive, Manon! Only those really passionate about art could ever challenge themselves to do what you're doing... And I'm sure you're having a great time too! (^_^) oxx

Mary Helen-Art Saves Lives said...

I am so glad you stopped and shared this delicate sketch ...the pencil marks are so intimate. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

Tweedles -- that's me said...

Your heart does not give in.
Your spirit is not tiring.
Your wings are soaring.
love
tweedles

martinealison said...

Subjuguant ... Plein de poésie et de calme... J'aime. Gros bisous

rachel awes said...

your sketch is brilliant
& she is beautiful!
her expression truly
speaks to me.
somehow i can see
something of myself in her...
making it really come alive.
way to give her
a heartbeat, manon!!

Buffy said...

oh yes you just have to paint her. She's so beautiful. Like all of your girls.

La Dolce Vita said...

good for you!! you go girl!!

Irina said...

Looks like this beautiful lady is counting the days))
Do you have plans for the celebration on the 30th November?

Poetic Artist said...

She is wonderful. My talented sister friend.
Katelen

Bella Sinclair said...

She has beautiful eyes, and I love the position of her fingers! Very graceful.

Hope you have an artful and beautiful weekend!

Deborah said...

How did I get so far behind in blogging??? Someone smack me please. Manon, your sketches are incredible. The faces are so real and filled with life and emotion. I am greatly enjoying your sketches. **kisskiss** Deb