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.
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39 comments:

  1. Valerie-Jael24 February 2017 at 21:45

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

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  2. Sandra Busby24 February 2017 at 22:35

    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. Serena Lewis25 February 2017 at 07:51

      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. sirkkis25 February 2017 at 00:38

    A great portrait!
    Happy PPF xx

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    1. Serena Lewis25 February 2017 at 07:52

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

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  4. Christine25 February 2017 at 00:47

    Fabulous job Serena! That looks like a great app!

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  5. stapeliad25 February 2017 at 01:04

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

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    1. Serena Lewis25 February 2017 at 07:53

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

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  6. Giggles25 February 2017 at 05:55

    Fabulous portrait...love it!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  7. Linda Kunsman25 February 2017 at 07:26

    fabulous job creating the portrait!!

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  8. Gillena Cox25 February 2017 at 07:28

    great sketch

    Happy PPF

    much love...

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  9. Jennifer Rose25 February 2017 at 09:44

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

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    1. Serena Lewis4 March 2017 at 08:11

      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. Sue (this n that)25 February 2017 at 10:22

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

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  11. Merlesworld25 February 2017 at 11:14

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

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  12. Stephanie Faris25 February 2017 at 12:51

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

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    1. Serena Lewis4 March 2017 at 08:13

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

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  13. Tracy25 February 2017 at 20:24

    You've caught a great likeness. Beautifully done.

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  14. DVArtist26 February 2017 at 01:44

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

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  15. Beth Niquette26 February 2017 at 02:52

    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. JFM26 February 2017 at 06:35

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

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    1. Serena Lewis4 March 2017 at 08:15

      Thanks so much for the lovely compliment, Jan.

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  17. Lisabella Russo28 February 2017 at 05:51

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

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  18. Andrea @ From The Sol4 March 2017 at 00:13

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

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  19. Sarah Leonard4 March 2017 at 04:39

    Lovely - congrats on your PPF feature too!

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    1. Serena Lewis4 March 2017 at 08:16

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

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  20. Fallingladies4 March 2017 at 09:46

    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. Serena Lewis4 March 2017 at 12:05

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

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