Thursday, 28 January 2016

Almost finished (but not quite ....)

This week I managed to paint on 3 days, which is quite a luxury I must say. My large canvas is nearing completion, but there's still some details that I'm experimenting with. So for this week there's only some sneak peeks.... I promise to show the whole painting next week :-) It should be finished by then.





Didn't do anything else this week. Although no, that's not true. I did sketch a little bit in the evenings, as part of my plan to do some art every day. Before the start of February I should  have a routine in place, because you know what starts in February, right!? Yes, my favorite challenge :"the 29 faces". This started exactly 4 years ago, because it was also a leap year then, and the purpose was to make 29 faces in 29 days. Since then it has been every year in February and in September. You can find more information here.

I'm joining again this time around, but I made a deal with myself. I just need to do something every day, but I don't need to produce a finished face every day. The challenge isn't about that anyway, but until now I always forced myself to finish my faces (more or less...). Now, when I don't have time, I'll just draw a circle with 2 circles inside and a line and consider it a face ;-) No need to pressure myself, there's enough pressure around already. So, are you joining? Hoping to see some familiar faces there!

Linking this to Paint Party Friday and, since I have two faces from my painting in this post, also to Kim Dellow's "Show your Face". I don't know yet whether I'll post every day during the 29 faces challenge, but I will definitely post an overview every Thursday or Friday.

And as always, I'll finish this post with a funny:

lol

Thanks so much for your visit! Hope you're having a great day so far, and that the weekend will be sweet. See you next week ♥ ♥ ♥



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33 comments:

  1. alarmcat28 January 2016 at 23:47

    Glad to hear you will be participating in 29 Faces. I always enjoy that...making faces and seeing what other's are doing.

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  2. Unknown29 January 2016 at 01:24

    Look forward to seeing the finished canvas! I might be doing 29 Faces, your approach to it sounds good

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  3. robin cox walsh29 January 2016 at 05:14

    I'll be doing the '29 Faces' but I don't think I'll post everyday either.

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  4. Valerie-Jael29 January 2016 at 07:28

    Love how your painting is coming along. Have fun with the 29 faces, happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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  5. sirkkis29 January 2016 at 08:03

    Fascinating paintings already now. Waiting for finishing...
    Happy PPF xx

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  6. SusuPetal29 January 2016 at 09:26

    Oh yes, 29 faces approaching, so fun!!

    Your colors in that painting enchant me.

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  7. PaintingWrite29 January 2016 at 09:26

    I so can't wait to see the painting finished - it does have a different look to it almost like light shining through in parts. I love the funny with the dog and socks!

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  8. Giggles29 January 2016 at 09:34

    Oh I love this painting and can't wait to see the little character in the left corner in completion!! I always see so much soul in your work as though part of you is left on the canvas upon completion!! Yes to 29 faces love it!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  9. froebelsternchen29 January 2016 at 10:21

    Great ! I can't wait to see the finished painting!
    oxo Susi

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  10. Laila29 January 2016 at 10:36

    This looks so good, can't wait to see it finished. No faces for me, I already have too much going on.

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  11. Tracey FK29 January 2016 at 10:37

    I can't wait to see the finished piece... and the funny is genius...

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  12. Saskia29 January 2016 at 11:39

    Wat ben je heerlijk creatief bezig, super!!! Alvast een fijn weekend!

    Groetjes, Saskia :)

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  13. sheila 7729 January 2016 at 11:49

    There is so much surface depth in your paintings. Lovely little owl looks a bit sad and I love the blue tree. Your ladies have a fantastical look, they seem to come from another world. Like others I am looking forward to seeing the finish.

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  14. Ritu Dua29 January 2016 at 13:20

    Beautiful work great textures!!

    http://beneathmyheartart.blogspot.in/2016/01/createavity.html

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  15. ~*~Patty S29 January 2016 at 15:48

    Wonderful peeks at your painting Denise!
    It will be a treat to see it completed too.
    Missing socks are always a mystery ;-)
    Happy PPF oxo

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  16. Kate Robertson29 January 2016 at 16:32

    Love seeing your work evolve. Looking forward to seeing all your faces next month.

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  17. Linda Kunsman29 January 2016 at 16:50

    I'm thinking that 29 faces challenge would be the perfect way to do a little something each day-and you're right-each one does not have to be thoroughly complete, nor a masterpiece. Gorgeous canvas art!!

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  18. Dea Lenihan29 January 2016 at 17:09

    Looking forward to seeing the outcome! Very lovely--and of course I am in love with the little owl. xo

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  19. Faye29 January 2016 at 18:58

    Denise, this is one of the most beautiful of your paintings. I love the faces and the ethereal blues that make this such a special canvas. Great job on this marvelous WIP.

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  20. Janet29 January 2016 at 19:47

    Watching your painting process is so much fun. I love seeing how your paintings change and develop. You have such a great technique.
    And thanks for the little chuckle at the end of your post. Happy PPF!

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  21. Maria Medeiros29 January 2016 at 20:43

    Hello Denthe! beautiful artwork as always! Lovely to be here again and to see all the magic you create! :) Happy PPF!

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  22. Gillena Cox29 January 2016 at 23:26

    Nice work, think I will do 28 faces this year

    Much love...

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  23. Robin30 January 2016 at 03:49

    Can't wait to see the final painting! I am going to join in 29 Faces. My art, my projects, my thoughts have been so scattered for so long, maybe if I do the same thing everyday I can get some insight on what I need to be doing. I feel so lost.Glad you got to paint 3 days this week and some sketching. Hugs, Rasz

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  24. Özge Başağaç30 January 2016 at 12:27

    Even your minimum amount of artwork is much more than what i do :) But in the end, it is important to just do something, not produce a finished product.Till this year i was quite intimidated by the idea of drawing faces for a month. But maybe this year i can try.Happy weekend Denthe :)

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  25. christiene30 January 2016 at 23:53

    Mooi ik laat me verrasen elke keer op nieuw!!
    dit keer het schilderij nog even.....
    en de 29 gezichtjes laat ze maar komen ik kijk er naar uit.
    Denise veel schilder plezier.
    groetjes Christiene.

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  26. Renee Dowling31 January 2016 at 00:03

    Oh, you have used my favourite colours in your paintings! Gorgeous!

    29 Faces of February...I completely forgot. Oh, boy...I will have to think about that one. It is a bit stressful to complete a finished piece every day. I remember staying up really late each night the last time I did the challenge. I don't work at the fastest speed and am usually not happy with my quick art.

    I am so glad that you are back to painting on your canvases. They are so remarkable!

    I was just looking at my intuitive canvases and thinking it may be time to do another one!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  27. DVArtist31 January 2016 at 00:05

    Love the faces on this big canvas and the owl too. Soooo I am going to try to do 29 face. You have encouraged me. You commented on my blog how you would like to walk around my house of art. When people come over they tell me my house looks like an art gallery or art museum. I have two stories of my art, my moms and grandmas and other artists. Each section of my house is designated for a certain type of art. OK so I am a bit of an organized clean freak. LOL

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  28. Jackie PN31 January 2016 at 02:23

    I really can't wait to see this finished piece Denise!! I know it will be gorgeous!!

    ps...did your package arrive yet??I sent it Jan 19th. Let me know when it gets there!
    hugs,Jackie

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  29. Anewdawn 161 February 2016 at 05:39

    ur painting is a wow!!!i also plan and try to paint something everyday..but some days it just doesnt happen :)...but three days in a week is also nice :)

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  30. Anonymous1 February 2016 at 13:00

    This piece has lots of mystery. I really like it. Lovely work. xox

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  31. Fran1 February 2016 at 18:25

    Oh these are really beautiful.

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  32. Ayala Art1 February 2016 at 19:14

    Gorgeous images, love them all... and the dog at the end, hilarious!

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  33. Nordljus3 February 2016 at 16:57

    They're looking great, and I just love the colours! Looking forward to seeing them when they're finished. I'm trying to draw every day too, and I like your approach. Yes, it's not about always finishing something. The most important thing is to just do something. I always want to join the 29 faces but always seem to miss when it begins.

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