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    • Suzy Heitz
      Suzy Heitz last edited by

      A tiny portrait I've been piddling around on today.

      Flapper.jpg

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      • Charlie Eve Ryan
        Charlie Eve Ryan Pro SVS OG last edited by

        Very nice! I love the texture...may try and put a bit more shadow on the neck under the jaw line.

        Happy Creating
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        • Suzy Heitz
          Suzy Heitz @Charlie Eve Ryan last edited by Suzy Heitz

          @Charlie-Eve-Ryan Thanks! Yes, a little bit more will help. It lightened up a bit as it dried. 🙂

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          • Suzy Heitz
            Suzy Heitz last edited by

            03/03/2016
            IMG_0704.jpg

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            • Naroth Kean
              Naroth Kean last edited by

              they look great! I love the texture and how you framed them.

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              • Lee White
                Lee White SVS Team SVS Instructor Pro SVS OG last edited by Lee White

                Looking good Suzy! One thing to note, the greens look a little saturated back there. Try to practice hitting different greens that vary in temperature (warms and cools). Most greens are actually much warmer than people think. You also want to vary that tone, saturation, and color temperature. Here's some mixtures to get you started. MixedGreens-sm.jpg The Quinacridone Gold and french ultramarine (with a touch of burnt sienna) is a favorite of mine. : )

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                • Suzy Heitz
                  Suzy Heitz last edited by

                  Thanks so much for the feedback, everyone. I was having a hard time with the acrylics and decided to go back to some foundational work. Seeing everyone's beautiful work with watercolor really has inspired me. Thanks, @Lee White for the notes. Yes, I really see the colors better on the chart. It's time I get serous and make a chart; that'll really help me make better choices as I'm working.

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                  • MOO
                    MOO SVS OG last edited by

                    I like your portraits 🙂

                    Marsha Ottum Owen

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                    • Suzy Heitz
                      Suzy Heitz last edited by

                      Haha. Go, Granny, go!
                      IMG_0744.jpg

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                      • Suzy Heitz
                        Suzy Heitz last edited by

                        3/17/2016
                        Were to begin. I didn't make deadline but decided to post here. I started out with pencil, then added watercolor. Then added acrylic on top. What a mess. LOL Messed around in Photoshop a tad but my skills are limited with it. So, this is all I've got today. Warning; I'm a work in progress!
                        Haven and Thistle.jpg

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                        • Suzy Heitz
                          Suzy Heitz last edited by Suzy Heitz

                          3/19/2016
                          Kind of all over the place. I feel like if I could just get the shapes and drawings consistent I could move forward. I absolutely love Kley, Daumier, Carter Goodrich, Peter de Seve, Arthur Rackham (and so many others). I'm having fun with the drawing; just putting it out there. 🙂

                          Dolly2.jpg
                          sketches.jpg

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                          • Suzy Heitz
                            Suzy Heitz last edited by

                            Today's doodle...
                            IMG_0780.jpg

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                            • Suzy Heitz
                              Suzy Heitz last edited by

                              3/24/2016
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                              • Suzy Heitz
                                Suzy Heitz last edited by

                                After much thought, I've decided I really need to invest in better materials. ...and to keep practicing, of course. 🙂
                                IMG_0787.jpg

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                                • evilrobot
                                  evilrobot SVS OG last edited by

                                  Really dig this Easter illustration. NICE Work!

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                                  • Rob Smith
                                    Rob Smith last edited by

                                    @Suzy-Heitz Nice work. Using high quality paint and paper do make a difference. I like Arches paper and M. Graham paints. Quinacridone Gold is one of my favorite colors. I really like your Easter piece.

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                                    • Suzy Heitz
                                      Suzy Heitz last edited by

                                      3/30/2016
                                      Experimenting with Liquitex Inks. Love!
                                      Baby.jpg

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                                      • Suzy Heitz
                                        Suzy Heitz last edited by Suzy Heitz

                                        Personal project practice: Illustrated recipe.
                                        sHeitz.FrenchSilkPie.jpg

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                                        • BWoodford
                                          BWoodford @Suzy Heitz last edited by

                                          @Suzy-Heitz That is really cool! I don't know if I've ever seen an illustrated recipe before!

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                                          • Suzy Heitz
                                            Suzy Heitz @BWoodford last edited by

                                            @BWoodford Thanks! It was so challenging. You should defiantly give it a try!

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