You can barely see it in the last post , so here's a clearer picture of what I've been working on in my new art studio... not that it hasn't come with little stop your heart stress moments. The first time I attempted this piece, now referred to as The Body , was mutually as terrifying as it was exhilarating. It was the first full hand drawing I'd ever attempted, and everything was going smoothly until the moment I decided to incorporate oil paint, also the first in my artwork experiences. My grandmother was an award-winning artist, but now, without her wealth of knowledge and go-to advise, this is really a learning/teach yourself process. The drawing was done and exactly how I wanted it, the hair and tights were painted, and the final stages involved adding skin and the completion of the tattoos. I didn't go in naively, I understood that it would inevitably boil down to the dynamics of trial and error, so I inhaled deeply and began creating my palette. In re
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Julie
http://www.artworkbyjm.com/
i've been checking your blog regularly since before you started sharing your beautiful art and you're a great inspiration to be fearless to me. i was wondering what happened to your tumblr? thanks for sharing <3
Dear Anonymous,
What a wonderful compliment, thank you so much! I do still have my tumblr account... and play there quietly xoxo
http://bellaharrisart.tumblr.com/