Mask II

Mixed Media

7 x 7

Teresa Beyer

$25

The head of a statue - what era? From Greece? I believe someone needs to study her art history a bit.

Determined and confident is what this face says to me.

Once again I put in a wash of Daniel Smiths - Moon Glow and while it was still wet I added in some hematite to bring out the beautiful texture of the paper and to add some value where the shadows might be.

It dried lighter than I had anticipated so I brought out the aqua graphite had some fun with that and then decided to add a little color. The hair? I didn't want to add to much color to it so I decided to add some ink lines to give it direction. It turned out looking a bit like curlers, ha!

So voila! We have a determined little piece.

The little study for it has a much different personality.

A bit more thoughtful, almost as if he is listening. This was done with the Aqua Graphite as well. The paper is much smoother so its easier to get some nice shading.

My sweetie is gone and so of course I was going on and on about how he is just about the best thing that's ever happened to me. Enough of that we don't want to get to romantic here. I am missing him too! After living alone for 14 years! Can you believe that?

Recently I was forced in to writing an artist statement. And this is what I came up with, or close to it, "Painting isn't something I do, it's who I am." Sweet, simple and spot on.

Remember everyone, if your not living on the edge then you are taking up to much room!