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Almost There…The Sistine Chapel

Published January 12, 2012 experience , illustration , journal , portrait 2 Comments
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As I get closer on this portrait to the finish, I keep thinking, I wonder how Michelangelo felt as he tackled the Sistine Chapel. My current portrait is an 11″ x 14″ pastel drawing (no where near the level of difficulty or scope of Michelangelo, a master). His canvas was a ceiling of an entire chapel (take a virtual tour). I just imagine his relief and wonder at what he was able to accomplish. It would be interesting to ask him questions at the beginning, middle and the end… how much would those answers of changed. Just a thought.

Here is my update of Zeus. He is coming together beautifully. I am still tackling his wrinkles, so much detail in blacks and grays. Its a challenge and yes, at times I get a bit nervous (am I doing it right?)… I think the end results will speak for themselves. Hoping to deliver by Wednesday of next week.

blog board boxer drawing

Zeus update 1-11-12 ©2012 alecia goodman to present

Updating Zeus

Published January 9, 2012 experience , illustration , journal , portrait 1 Comment
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Portrait Update

©2012 alecia goodman to present

A good work day. Started to progress more with blacks and grays. There is quite alot of detail in the folds around his mouth. With my new pencil sharpener the drawing is moving much better. I love the needle-like points its giving me. Hoping to continue in my groove and keep going.

Horsing around with Airborne

Published May 13, 2011 illustration , portrait 6 Comments
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final portrait horse

Horsing Around with Airborne ©2011 alecia goodman

I was asked to do a caricature of a horse (but not to stray too far from the original picture). I was a bit surprised as this was outside of my forte. I found it to be very challenging, but I loved the end result.

Bea

Published May 13, 2011 illustration , portrait 1 Comment
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final update of portrait

Beatrice ©2010 alecia goodman

This past Christmas I worked on a portrait of a lovely dog named Beatrice. She is an incredible dog, so friendly, my son has played with her a couple of times. I hope that this portrait conveys just some of her personality.

Moving Ahead – Finding Grace (IF)

Published April 25, 2010 experience , illustration , journal , portrait 14 Comments
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Finding Grace ©2010 alecia goodman

Illustration Friday’s word this week is “Ahead”…. I thought about this and almost went with the literal interpretation, A – Head which would apply to all portraits. Then I thought about it a little differently, what does it mean to me right now in this very moment. To me it means progress, moving forward. Many times I feel like I get stuck, working so hard to move forward. The art work above shows my progress towards completion, my moving “Ahead”.

Chasing Grace Part II

Published April 17, 2010 experience , illustration , journal , portrait 3 Comments
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schnauzer portrait

Grace Drawing 2 ©2010 alecia goodman

My on-going project… Grace

Chasing Grace

Published April 10, 2010 illustration , portrait 1 Comment
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Schnauzer Drawing 1

Grace Drawing 1 ©2010 alecia goodman

I always like starting a portrait with the eyes… Grace’s capture you and pull in to her world. On this portrait I am working in the dark areas and building up the layers of pastel.

Moving Ahead (Portrait Update)

Published March 15, 2010 experience , Favorites , illustration , Intro , journal , portrait 5 Comments
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dog sketch

Grace, Schnauzer Sketch

I am so excited to start on this portrait. This is the beginning or first sketch mainly for concept of space before placing in color. The media being used will be pastels. I have to make sure that the drawing is accurate in order to continue comparing several photographs for reference before moving on. I will continue to update progress on this drawing and do my best to explain my work process.

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