Hi Everybody!
It's Friday - yessssssssssss!
For Matilde's numbers challenge at AJJ I have an A3 mixed media face to share:
And some older faces for Nicole's FFO:
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I am also linking to Gillena's AFFF.
Sorry, no bla-bla today, I'm not feeling so good and want to get to bed!
Have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!
Is the first a self portrait? I love it.
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Yes, I took a poto of myself from the side and used it as a guide to the painting! Hugs!
DeleteA fabulous collection of faces :)
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon ... sleep/rest well.
All the best Jan.
Thanks Jan, I need to rest more, that's true!
Deleteso many wonderful styles!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much whoever you are!
DeleteFeel better soonest! Hugs, and chicken soup for the soul, Deb
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb, I think I overdid things the past couple of days. Today I am resting!
DeleteLovely art hope you feel better soon
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine, happy Friday!
DeleteHi Val, good morning! Sorry you are not feeling so good, I think you may have done too much again?! Have a restful day, take it easy, put your feet up! Your art is brilliant, as always, a fabulous self portrait!Hugs from us all, hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteYes I did too much! Today is rest and feet up on the programme!
DeleteWow sone fabulous art. Have a goid weekend Valerie. Happy you linked to AFFF
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Thanks Gillena, and thanks for hosting! Hugs!
DeleteYes, the first woman does remind me of the photos I've seen of you, Valerie. I am always intrigued by your very cool facial shading and shadowing, I see it as your style or your trademark. Lots of nice portraits here. I am sorry to hear you are not feeling so hot and was hoping you hadn't overdone the sightseeing and walking. Sleep is thankfully restorative for me and I hope it never stops being so. I hope it is for you as well and that you get some! And that you feel better lickety-split. XOX
ReplyDeleteThanks Aimeslee. I like this 'raw' sadowing, where the colours are not blended. And yes, it's me but without the wrinkles!! I really did too much these past days, and I know I shouldn't. I keep forgetting I'm 77 and not 7! I love 'lickety-split'!! Hugs!
DeleteΙ LOVE your paintings, Valerie. Especially your portrait. Congratulations, my talented friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mia, have a wonderful weekend!😊💗😊
DeleteHi Val, your faces are all wonderful, but the self portrait is fantastic, love it. May I make a copy for myself? Hugs, Martha
ReplyDeleteHope you soon feel better, get some rest,!
Thanks Marths, of course you can!
Delete...Valerie, you have a great collection of enhanty ladies today. Be the Exception is my favorite. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tom, have a great weekend!
DeleteAs soon as I saw that first image,I had a suspicion that it was you, and it was quickly confirmed by comments from others. Very cleverly done, Valerie, as are all the other faces. Such a variety! So many colours. Would that I could meet so many beautiful and interesting women! Sorry to hear that you are feeling in peak condition and that you have taken to your bed. I hope that a little rest gets you all fuelled up for another outing with Heike to enjoy the culinary delights of your town. Hugs and kisses - David
ReplyDeleteI just wrote a comment and once again it disappeared. My laptop is making a lot of problems just now, sooner or later I need a new one. You should come over here, the Altstadt is always full of strange women, you could pick and c hoose.... Have a great day, take care, hugs to you and Miriam, Valerie xxxxx
DeleteLovely faces, Valerie. I hope that you are feeling better quickly.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gene, have a good weekend!
DeleteDein Selbstbildnis ist toll geworden und all die anderen Gesichter eins schöner wie das andere! Grosse Klasse auch mit den Farben!
ReplyDeleteIch hoffe du hast dich was erholt über Nacht!
Lieben Gruss Elke
Danke, liebe Elke. Bettruhe und schlafen helfen viel. Un jetzt lege ich mich wieder hin! Dir einen schönen Tag, Hugs!
DeleteThose faces are amazing, and the first reminds me of someone I know! I love how you added the fun deer face in between the human versions. NJ on all of them. I hope you feel better soon and enjoy your weekend. Take care!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol, hmm, someone you know? Who could that be! I am staying home and resting this weekend! Have a great one, too!
DeleteYou never disappoint us with all this gorgeous art work. Hope you're feeling better soon, I think my cold is starting to clear though my head feels like it's full of stuffing Lol! Take care. Hugs, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteThanks Angela, it will probably take a few days before it's better! Have a good weekend!
DeleteI hope you will feel better soon...Have a restful weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debra, have a great weekend!
DeleteAwesome collection of art works VJ. Blue lady with bird on shoulder is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteYes, the blue lady has got something!
DeleteOhhh this is a fine collection of faces. I really do love the first one. Thank you for joining FFO and have a very nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole, have a great weekend! Hugs!
DeleteThese faces are awesome! You are very talented 🥰 Thanks for using numbers 😊
ReplyDeleteThanks Matilde, this is a fun challenge!
DeleteSo many beautiful faces. Rest up and feel better soon
ReplyDeleteThanks CJ, enjoy your weekend!
DeleteLovely faces. I like the eyes, especially the green ones. Mine are a boring brown. LOL.
ReplyDeleteBrown is a nice eye colour. Mine are green!
DeleteOh Valerie, feel better! Hopefully the rest you get today will help. I will keep you in my prayers. And oh my goodness, your collection of faces is amazing! I love them all! My fav is the first one as she reminds me of me! LOL! And then I saw, after reading the comments, that she's a self portrait! YAY - we must look alike? And my second fav is the deer! What gorgeous colors! But of course, I love them all. You are so talented, my friend. Rest well today. Hugs, Sharon
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon. Perhaps we are lost sisters, we'll have to celebrate that! The good thing about paintings is that you can leave off the wrinkles and double chin! Hugs!
DeleteOh my, what wonderful faces and art Valereie, the first one is the spitting image of Helen Mirren the actress, older of course now but she played the part of the Queen if I'm not mistaken..
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Luv CHRISSYxx
Have a lovely, restful and healthy weekend my friend.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com
Thanks Sandra, hugs!
DeleteWow Valerie, you really have painted some truly fabulous faces. I hope a good nights rest sees you feeling better now, hugs Chrisx
ReplyDeleteYou have so many wonderful faces, and especially the newest on you-am I correct? Lucky is definitely a state of mind. That is a great page. And I am sad to hear you are feeling not so good. Hope the weekend brings some improvement. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThanks Erika, yes, you guessed right!
DeleteWonderful variety of faces ~ so creative and great post ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter, and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thanks so much Carol! Stay happy and healthy!
DeleteThanks Lin!
ReplyDeleteYou are SO good with faces. These are perfect for Nicole's FFO.
ReplyDeleteI also love YOUR face on the entry with numbers. I really love the way you drew yourself. It's wonderful for Matilde's theme at AJJ, dear. Sorry I am SO late visiting.
Thnak Elizabeth! Glad you like it!
DeleteYour numbers picture is awesome ... did you have a model for it? She looks like someone you must know. And the old faces are really old pictures of young faces :) And every one of them is awesome. You have a distinctive style, Valerie and it speaks highly of your talent. So sorry you aren't feeling well. I hope the days to come will be more comfortable for you.
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Thanks Andrea. Yes, I did have a model - me! But I took off the double chin and wrinkles! Have a great week, hugs!
DeleteI hope by now you are much improved. I love all your faces!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you are not feeling well Valerie. Hope your early night works its magic and you feel much better.
ReplyDeleteI love your portraits. Faces fascinate me and I remember, being told years ago, to concentrate on the people `I was out with and not gaze around at others. It was bone structure, hair styles, colouring etc which was making me look around me.
The first one you show us today is different from your usual style and i wonder if it is a self portrait? Brilliant, and something I would never dare attempt. Perhaps I need to up myk game and do more portraits.
Hugs, Neet xx
Thanks Neet! Yes, the first one is a self portrait , and the goodx thing you don't need to include the wrinkles and double chins! Have a great day!
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