I haven't blogged in over a week as I have been so tired and I don't know why
, its the same for friends at work we're all abit yawny and dop
ey eyed lol
Last weekend I started sanding and painting the french
bread board that Mitmot from SSC sent to me.
Having to take off someones elses painting didn't sit
comfortably with me but it had to be done, it took a fair old
while to get the painting off then sanding the black base coat took
an age and didn't really shift much of the black do I started to paint.................7 coats later the black was about covered!!
I chose to do a 40s/50s pin-up and thouroughly enjoyed looking at images on the net....oh they are lovely!
I have never painted a human figure before, it's always been more decorative art or pencil portraits so this was indeed a challenge.
I had the basecoat done last weekend which took ages as I never thought it would need 7 flippin' coats..........so Friday I was ready for HER, that first mark on a blank canvas, so to speak is always the hardest, once that is done we're off!
Well the first attempt I don't think is too bad I can see plenty of room for improvement but I was never or ever will be out to achieve perfection.
I loved painting her, so I am sure I will do some more maybe on one of the 2 blank trays I have, think a pin-up would be great.....we'll see
19 comments:
She is totally stunning and you are SOOO clever. well worth the effort of 7 coats of paint ;-) MMxx
Wowser Lajoni, she is beautiful, you certainly are one very talented lady :)
X
Oooh that's wonderful Lajoni! So original and cheeky with it .... love it.
Time to start taking commissions?
WOW, That is so good Laj, you must have amazing patience. Any further with the shop yet ???
love and blessings
xxxxxxxxxxxx
That's amazing, I've never seen anything like that before! I love the little flowers at the corners too, it frames her beautifully.
Mel xxx
Thats so beautiful, you are so talented...amazing! x
Laj, that is so stunning - I'm blown away. What an amazing talent you have. Do you want to send her right over. ;-) xxx
absolutely stunning!!!
Wow well thank you all so much ladies the response here and elsewhere has been mindblowing over my little pin-up....perhaps that should be my niche.....mmmm will have to think about that one
happy days xxx
Wow wee! Gorgeous.
You are so talented, I love it!
I’m going back too have another look! :0)
Love Lou xxx
flamin nora woman! She is just amaaaaazing! There are people who have a niche with pinups, and I think you too may have found your calling. You only need to watch miami ink to see just how popular pinups are too :)
I love Miami Ink....That would be my dream job a tattoo artist would just love it...thanks girls
What a talented lady you are. I love all your paintings and finds. Thanks for commenting on my blog too. Cherrie Australia
So when are you taking orders then... Baggsie me first.:-)
Mwah XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Aha!!!!!!
Tis Mel.....here I am!
On the norty laptop!
Just popped in!xxx
Hi Laj, love the pin up girl :D You have an award on my blog xx
That is so cool, you are a fantastic artist!
I love this, you are a very talented artist.
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