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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Collaged Face-Misty homework

This was fun to do, if you don't mind little bits of paper flying everywhere. I transfered a face on to wood and started tearing pieces from magazine pages that I had torn out with the same values. I think it turned out pretty cool looking although I don't know if I would be of the artistic mindset to do alot of these. But I should just try one more though

22 comments:

  1. Kathryn ZbrzeznyJanuary 31, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Wow, Martha! This looks very difficult, but it turned out amazing! I can't wait to see your next one! :D ~Kath

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  2. MaryJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Oh yes, Martha, do more of these.
    It really is wonderful!

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  3. jgrJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    This is amazing! You should put her in a frame!

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  4. starseasonsJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    I was just blogging around and happened upon your site and noticed I just saw this collage portrait in Misty's class. I am in her class to although I haven't done this collage yet. Yours is very inspiring.

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  5. SandiJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Martha great job, Sandi

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  6. studio pashnadaJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    I like this. Doing a study like that is such a good way to study value and all the colors actually in a face. Cool.

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  7. julie kingJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    love it!!! one thing i do when i create like this with little torn pieces of paper is to apply colorbox fluid chalk rubber stamp ink in chestnut brown to all the torn white edges. i use a little brush. it ends up giving the piece a vintage aged look. other times i leave the white edges for contrast and interest like you have!!!

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  8. DianeJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Martha, I am in love with this!!!

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  9. Janie HusbandJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    wow, this really looks like fun...

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  10. Vicki HoldwickJanuary 31, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Martha,

    I really like this. I have been thinking about trying this ever since I found Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson online. I even bought one of her paper paintings.

    You might be interested in looking at her site:

    http://elizabethsthilairenelson.blogspot.com/

    Keep doing what you're doing. I just love seeing your work.

    xoxo

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  11. Lisa HoltzmanJanuary 31, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    WOW, this is TOTALLY cool! I wanna come play with you : )

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  12. MaryJanuary 31, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    Thanks Martha!
    I guess with editing it would make it possible to film me painting, but I don't ever do one from start to finish in one sitting - and they usually turn out so totally different from where I begin. It would probably be very disjointed and hard to follow.

    Thank you for all your encouragement my blogging friend!!

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  13. NicolaJanuary 31, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    Wow this is really cool! Something quite different!!! :0)

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  14. lori vliegenJanuary 31, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    wow!!! this is fantastic!! i'll bet bucky loves all of the little bits of paper that fall to the floor while you're working on this.....hee hee! xoxo, :))

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  15. Jennifer DeDonatoJanuary 31, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    I think you did a great job. YAY!

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  16. BeccaJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    Wow, beautiful work! Oh, if only I could draw/paint like that. I'm following your blog now. Very inspiring!
    Rebecca

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  17. MrBibleHeadJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Great blog Martha! Iam an avid admirer of caliraphers! What a wonderful art and a great opportunity for glorifying Christ.

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  18. Macaulay WhiteFebruary 1, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    I really like this one!!! Make another one!

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  19. BrendaFebruary 1, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Wonderful! You must be pleased with this. I haven't even viewed the videos for this week's lessons yet!

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  20. CreateologyFebruary 1, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    What a unique way to mosaic and create a face "painting". Excellent job. Keep creating...

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    This collage is better than good, it's marvelous....
    and you know what else falls under that category? YOU!
    i wanted to thank you profusely for your compliments on my blog...you made my day...

    happy drawing
    ciao!

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  22. Elizabeth St. Hilaire NelsonFebruary 3, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    Well Martha I think it turned out just great! I think you should do more. You might try looking at my DVD which is an overview of collage and on my blog. I suggest varying your papers, looks like a lot of magazine paper in this, which is fine, but you might consider some hand painted rice papers, maps, art store papers.... a little variety in texture and surface offers a lot of depth. Vicki, thanks for the link!!

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