Also important ... have fun with art.

I actually studied with a French art teacher when I was a teen who had me copy Michelangelo and Da Vinci to learn anatomy.

You have captured the spirit of your subjects.

Your spirit is apparent in your work and that makes it more than just good.

So I have been doing torn paper collage. These are paper torn from magazines on canvas. I really would like feedback from artists because I love this medium and want to continue to grow with it.

Beautiful.

Yes fashion and bridal magazines are great. Oprah's O magazine has amazing colors. I just started another one using a vintage window as my canvas.

I have a very small apartment and my almost 4 year old grandson is with me each day while his mommy works. I needed to find a media that is easy to put down and pick up, doesn't take up much space and is inexpensive. After experimenting with torn paper collage I find I am in love with the medium. No...

This is a torn paper collage with a light acrylic wash. This is the first piece I have done in some time.

John I am working on a torn paper collage on canvas. When I get it finished will post it.

Hey all I have continued to receive the email updates but haven't even visited the forum in some time. I spent most of the last 4 years caring for small children. Now that the end of that phase is in sight I have been spending a few hours each day with music and art supplies in an attempt to jump st...

Bruce I will look at them over the weekend when I can think like a grown up again.

krystal the babies are so good for me. Yes I am tired at night but I am keeping to a better schedule and more importantly I love the little ones. I have been snapping pictures like a maniac with my digital camera for the mommies and future paintings. My grandson is beautiful with mocha skin and big ...

krystal the babies are so good for me. Yes I am tired at night but I am keeping to a better schedule and more importantly I love the little ones. I have been snapping pictures like a maniac with my digital camera for the mommies and future paintings. My grandson is beautiful with mocha skin and big ...

Brian I have been providing home day care for my 4 month old grandson full time the last six weeks or so. During July and August I also had my 5 year old grandson until he started school. Now the last week I have had a 14 month old and the 4 month old. I can afford art supplies now but it might be a...

Yeah I read something about tinting fa ic with crayons in a needlework tutorial. They didn't put the crayon on as heavy instead they sort of colored on the muslin like you would on a coloring book page. Used own paper bags to put the fa ic between and ironed the tint into the fa ic then they stitche...

Actually I was planning on trying something similar with plain muslin fa
ic.

Mike51 wrote:You did a great job of conveying the pain and anquish with out even showing the subjects face. I see that female figure in the shower as a perging of emotion. Very strong almost an intrusion. Am I reading it right?

One may think so, but one can't wash it away.

Its a thought Bruce perhaps in the future.

By the way I see come common issues women struggle today in these.