Friday 24 February 2017

Another Sktchy portrait

It's been a while since I've done a Sktchy portrait but the urge took me this morning so I dived right in and chose a 'victim' from the tons of reference images available. I love Sktchy!  It's only available for IOS but it's a great tool for artists. It's basically a library of reference images, mostly people pics, that are uploaded by other artists. Artists painting other artists — too cool!

I sketched Marissa directly in pen, then added some watercolours trying to be loose and messy.


Linking up with Paint Party Friday again this week. To see the work or other PPF participants, click HERE.

I hope you all have a beautiful and fun weekend.

39 comments:

  1. Wow, this is fabulous, you have so much talent!Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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  2. I just love this idea Serena! When ever I have tried sketching from reference photo's, I have typed 'faces' in to google and it is so frustrating, because usually the faces have been airbrushed so mich that there is no detail! I'll definitely check this site out! Your sketch is fabulous by the way! Love it :0)

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    1. Thanks, Sandra! Yes, do check out the app. It's a great way for artists to connect with and encourage one another. You might feel a little lost when you first sign up but, if I can pick it up, anyone can. hehe A red hot tip - when you are looking at an artist's piece of art on Sktchy, slide from left to right, and you will see the reference image they used. Such a cool feature. :)

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  3. A great portrait!
    Happy PPF xx

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    1. Thanks, Sirkkis, and happy PPF to you too. :)

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  4. Fabulous job Serena! That looks like a great app!

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  5. Oh that's fun, I'll have to check it out!!

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    1. I'm so glad you installed the app. Have fun! :)

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  6. Fabulous portrait...love it!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  7. fabulous job creating the portrait!!

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  8. great sketch

    Happy PPF

    much love...

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  9. that looks great :D and that is a good idea for a group, wish it was on android too

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    1. Thanks. I wish they did it for Android too as I have a Samsung phone...I'm just lucky to have an iPad. I did hear talk of them developing it for Android but that was ages ago and, so far, nothing. :(

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  10. Serena! This is fabulous art - I'm wowed :D)

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  11. Good likeness there.
    Merle.......

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  12. Great job! My sister always told me people were the hardest to draw. You captured her spirit perfectly!

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    1. Thanks, Stephanie. I agree with your sister as I definitely find people the most challenging to draw.

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  13. You've caught a great likeness. Beautifully done.

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  14. Great job on this portrait. You capture her perfectly especially her mouth. Well done.

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  15. WOW! You caught this young lady perfectly! What a talented artist you are. I especially like the twinkle of fun you caught in her eyes. :D

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  16. Wow!!! Photo quality portrait...amazingly real~

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    1. Thanks so much for the lovely compliment, Jan.

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  17. Oh she's wonderful, I love her! You are such a fantastic artist.

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  18. Bravo, I hope you get those urges often because this is awesome.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  19. Lovely - congrats on your PPF feature too!

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    1. Thanks, Sarah. It was such a pleasant surprise to see my sketch featured. :)

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  20. This is so good! I have never been to that site but it sounds like fun. Congrats on the feature at PPF!

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    1. Thanks, Andrea! It's a very useful site, for sure. :)

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