It feels like forever since I posted. A lot's been going on in my life and I'm sorry I've been out of touch.
I've been painting a lot of faces in my journal lately - some more realistic than others. I thought I'd share a fast forward video of this mystical lady with her peacock winged headdress using one of my stamps from RubberMoon, and a hint of leaves and branches, from the Three Owls and a Branch stencil from Stencil Girl. Hope you like it!
You can also watch Fast Forward Face Painting on YouTube here.
We completed our 10th trip to Guatemala with From Houses to Homes. Here are a few pics from this past trip. It was amazing as always.
We completed our 10th trip to Guatemala with From Houses to Homes. Here are a few pics from this past trip. It was amazing as always.
dinner with our godson Elmer and his parents Juanita and Edgar
the "new family" for whom we built a house on this trip.
I put my art skills to some use, painting a garden on the side of the house!
we had a wonderful day visiting the first family we built for (in 2009). Aren't the patterns on their clothes amazing?
and we spent time with our "second family" - who we also built for in 2009. It is so great to see these beautiful people year after year, and watch the children grow!
No trip is complete without drinks and Nachos at the Sky cafe. On the left is Oscar Meija - the wonderful Project Director of From Houses to Homes in Guatemala.
We also had a great time at the Choco Museo in Antigua. YUM!
We came home to the cold and the snow, and a very sick dog who had to have a splenectomy to remove a huge tumor. She was very sad for a while....
I hope spring is coming to your neck of the woods.
Linking to Art Journal Everyday, Art Journal Journey (things with wings) and Paint Party Friday (celebrating its 4 year blogaversary!).
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Lovely work and photos. Thanks for joining us at Art Journal Journey, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThank you Val - I loved the inspiration at AJJ!
DeleteThis is freeing to know that you really can look at faces from a magazine to draw from for inspiration and its not cheating!!!!! I loved her!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes - feel free. If you're not doing a portrait, you are absolutely free to use public images for guidance. Thanks for stopping by Lacey!
DeleteLovely work, she is awesome.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Kate - I really appreciate you stopping by.
DeleteYour portrait is just gorgeous Jessica! I can only imagine how rewarding your Guatamala trips must be for both your family, and those in Guatamala who have become family. Poor pup, but so glad to see she's well on the mend and happy!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda. We love it there. Yes, Boots is doing great. We are so lucky that everything went well with her surgery and recovery.
DeleteGreat video. I loved seeing how you painted that face. You make it look so easy and doable. Maybe I'll try it soon. Thanks for sharing this......Linda E.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda. And please share if you do!
DeleteLovely pictures and art. I am so glad your doggie is better too. Thank you for sharing your trip and your work <3
ReplyDeleteThank you! I loved how the peacock tail made the perfect crown!
DeleteGreat video...I love watching you create faces. You are such a lovely person for your Guatemala home(s) work. God bless you and your family for your charitable work. You are such an inspiration to us all.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I appreciate your kind words and that you stopped by.
DeleteBeautiful face Jessica... I always enjoy your photos that exude the love you feel for this project and the people!! You are truly a wonderful artist, humanitarian and animal mama!! So glad to see the dog doing well! How people treat their animals tells so much about their character!!
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Many thanks - yes... Boots is like one of my children ... we were so lucky that everything went well.
DeleteGreat post, beautiful portrait. Turned out great.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful page Jessica - I will watch the video as well- thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all this with us at Art Journal Journey!
Great to see your Guatemala families! Great work!
Such a nice doggie... fab that she recovered!
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Susi
Thank you Susi! And thank you always for the inspiration of Art Journal Journey.
DeleteA fine piece of art for this challenge.Thank you for the video link as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us
Love Chrissie AJJ guest hostess xx
Many thanks Chrissie - and thank you for the beautiful inspiration at AJJ!
DeleteSuch a lovely face, Jessica, and I'm inspired by your Guatamalan trip.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Win. We love going there and I'm glad it comes through.
DeleteLOVE the video and what a gorgeous face! You are such a wonderful person and I am sure you have impacted many lives!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anita. We love going to Guatemala and I'm glad our love shines through the post.
DeleteI love your art. Thanks for sharing the video and wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by and leaving such kind words. I really appreciate it.
DeleteLove seeing you paint "live" on your video! Your girl looks great! Looks like you have friends for life in Guatemala .....
ReplyDeletemay thanks Denise! Hope all is well with you and that you are settled in.
DeleteNot only do I love your art, but love reading your posts about your goings on- What wonderful photos and life stories you share Jessica! Thank you so much, I feel I get to know you a bit more each time- you are beautiful my friend! xo
ReplyDeleteAw thank you Jackie. I'm so glad I met you in person at Art is You!
DeleteLoved catching up and seeing your video today - can't wait for the class next month.
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