I left the Absinthe Faerie alone for a week or so and then decided to go back in and work a bit more on her. I liked what I had but still felt it needed something - it was a little too misty.
She was essentially a watercolour painting and so I went back in with gouache, which is also watercolour but opaque, and just pushed the contrasts a little further in a couple of places. Gouache is a great way to make adjustments on a watercolour because you can work over your mistakes they you would in oil or acrylic. I tightened up her face a little and tweaked her dress. I also added to the wings and darkened the darks in the weed tangle a little more. The changes are subtle but I think it works just a bit better now.
We just got back from Faeriecon where we had a terrific time. We met a ton of great people and just kind of bathed in the peaceful, earth friendly environment - so much fun - can't wait for next year.
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I love her!
And...
What goes on at Faeriecon?!
I want to get drunk with this beautifull lady
Larry!
Thou ist Rad!
I swing by often.
Hi Heather
Faeriecon is a weekend celebration of faerie tales and the mythology of Faerie. There is live music, lots of art and two masquerade balls. It's very inspiring.
We had a small table set up and sold prints and original art.
Eric
From what I understand, drinking enough absinthe will bring the green faerie to you, your version of her anyway and you'll be inspired to create great art. But if you visit her too often she will destroy you. Poor Van Gogh found out the hard way.
Jon
Thank-you sir. Our door is always open :)
It collapsed finally
Devour artists on
http://degeneratedpointofview.blogspot.com/
Woow! Today I discovered you! You have a very, very, veeeerrry beautiful art! Congratulations!
I'll be watching you!!!! >_<
Blanca
I'm glad you found me. Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks Craig. It was a tough go but I think it was worth it.
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