Thursday, February 14, 2013

An Artsy Valentine's Day and Faces 13 - 15


Happy Valentine's Day!  I hope that every day, you wake up and remember that you are loved! 

Face #13:
 
 Face #14
 and Face #15
 

These pencil drawings are inspired by photos of our "families" in Guatemala.  We leave February 26 for our next visit and I can't wait to see everyone!  I am definitely seeing progress in my faces!

Here's a sneak peak at some clay pieces I made in Judy Shea's online workshop, Buttons n'Bellishments.  It's been so much fun!  Stay tuned Monday for a look at the canvas they are embellishing.


And finally, this journal page was inspired by Carolyn Dube's online class, Use Your Words!

It is in an old encyclopedia I am altering; I was inspired by the text that was on the page: "Great Outlet to the Sea." 

Thank you for visiting! I read and treasure every comment and will answer any questions as quickly as I can.

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36 comments:

  1. MichellemFebruary 14, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Great job on your Guatemala faces - exquisite shading work!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Well aren't you busy....Happy Valentine's to you. Love the pieces you are making for Judy's class. This weekend I plan to crack open the clay and get moving. These are fantastic as is your word page. xox

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  3. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    I'm in love with these portraits! They're amazing and so are the journal pages. :)

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  4. Lynn CohenFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    what wonderful art Jessica...the families will love seeing the drawings of themselves ... they are each one beautiful...have a wonderful trip and adventure (s) there; Love the clay pieces and the last words too. Happy Valentines Day! B'Ahava!

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  5. Marjie KemperFebruary 14, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    So much beautiful art! Who wouldn't be happy waking up to that bright piece... I can't imagine it not bringing a smile immediately. Your faces are wonderful and I am blown over by your clay pieces. What an atsy few days you've had!

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  6. GigglesFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Wow those faces are really good... and I love the Carolyn inspired pages...all beautiful...and of course we should all wake up knowing we're loved! All spectacular pieces this week!

    Hugs Giggles

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  7. SusanFebruary 15, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Your faces are amazing. Bless you for caring about these wonderful people.

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  8. NettyFebruary 15, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Lots of beautiful artwork here Jessica, cannot pick a favourite as love them all.
    Happy PPF, Annette x
    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Wow! So much creativity here and all of it is excellent! ^_^

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  10. Valerie-JaelFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Love your faces! Valerie

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  11. Mary C. NasserFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Love all of it, Jessica...but especially the Valentine and what you've done with the Encyclopedia page! Probably because I love color. :)
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  12. ann @ studiohydeFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Great faces! HPPF :)

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  13. AbelaFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    How deep are those looks, all faces are incredible. Saludos

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  14. sharonFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    All of this is great. I think I like the faces most full of character.

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  15. GlorV1February 15, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Wow these faces are awesome. Love them all. Wonderful!

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  16. Tracey FKFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    wow that is a post full of wonderful... love the clay hearts and the Freedom page is stunning... have a great creative week...xx

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  17. MarjiFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Beautiful! Isn't it so fun to see such wonderful progress in your faces. We're only half way through... think of how amazing you will be by number 29!

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  18. ChristineFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    love your Valentine painting and words. Beautiful faces!

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  19. My name is Erika.February 15, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Love your letters on the bottom page. They have some cool shapes to them. So would you rather sail or float right now?

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  20. dentheFebruary 16, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    Oh, the colors in that first piece are screaming happiness and vibrancy and life. Love it! And your sketches are wonderful. Especially love the middle one.

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  21. Anne MandaFebruary 16, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    Love your colors and the wonderful faces! <3

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  22. ElisaFebruary 16, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    you are so improving with your faces. They have such character in them. Wonderful! Your art journal spreads are oozing with inspiration!

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  23. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's CreativityFebruary 16, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Lots of beautiful artwork Jessica. Love them all/
    lovely greet and nice weekend
    Marja

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  24. EVAFebruary 16, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Love the beautiful valentine at top. Your faces are great - so expressive!

    Wonderful journal page - those words call to me at the moment too...

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  25. Ilona HeimböckelFebruary 16, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Your face drawings are so beautiful! And they have changed since my last visit! :-) I don't remember exactly when that was, a week ago maybe more?

    Hope you will have good trip to Guatemala!

    Ilona :-)

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  26. KristinFebruary 16, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Bravo! xoxo

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  27. Carolyn DubeFebruary 17, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    This post is loaded with eye candy! Your hearts! Your colorful Valentine! Those incredible faces! Your journal page! Love it!

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  28. Judy SheaFebruary 17, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    LOVE your hearts, Jessica... GREAT job. I want more. Your faces blow me away. Your family in Guatmela will be so happy to see you all again.

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  29. Anita Houston The Artful MavenFebruary 17, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    Fantastic!!! How special!

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  30. IvyFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Love your faces and journal pages! HPPF!

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  31. Ayala ArtFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Beautiful faces! And what a nice bunch of hearts ♥ ♥ ♥ Have fun visiting!

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  32. saraFebruary 18, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Loving you use your words entry! I'm super curious about the encyclopedia you're using/how you're doing it. Do you have other posts about it you can direct me to, or would you be willing to give me more details, please? Thanks!

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    1. UnknownFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:53 PM

      Hi Sara - this is a very old book and unfortunately the pages are very brittle. I removed about 1/3 of the book (every 6 or so pages I would tear out a bunch and save for another project). Then I put masking tape down the seam where I ripped out the pages to reinforce. As I go to a spread, I coat it with either clear or white gesso, and then work on it. I hope to do a video about this process soon. Hope this answers some of your questions.

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  33. MariaFebruary 19, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    I love watching your faces everyday. I see something new in them and loving it! Clay pieces--BEAUTIFUL!

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  34. www.dorissdaughter.comFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    Lots of great work here Jessica. Your Valentines day card is wonderful and bright, your sketches are just lovely and your clay pieces look intreguing, would love to see the finished piece. Have a great time in Guatamala. The work you and your family do over there is awe inspiring :)

    Take lots of pictures!!

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  35. JKWFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    I love you drawings and the wonderful art work in the workshop. Blessings, Janet PPF

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