Project Share #6

Hey Ya'll(: 

So today's Saturday Share is a bit different.

& I apologize for the less than stellar photos, used my Ipod.. which was not the greatest decision. 

Therefore, I promise all future updates of this project will be taken with my camera.

Project Share #6: I would like to start off by saying, I am not the best painter... nor close. ha.

But I have all the time in the world here, so I might as well practice, right?

I can't tell you the last time I picked up a paint brush.. I'm thinking middle school.

I was very lucky for a friend of mine that lives here loves painting, but ended up ordering too much and had a lot of extra supplies. He gave me a HUGE roll of canvas, acrylics, brushes, a paint pallet.. I told you I was LUCKY!

So the picture I chose is a close up of a Lion. I found it ages ago and instantly new I wanted to draw it. Never thought I would end up trying to paint it!

This is my sketch of the Lion. I think it turned out alright, for being a quick drawing. I wish I would've taken more time, but I was too eager to get messy!

At this point, he looks way too orange for my taste. 

So, I plan on picking up different colors when I go home to help get that golden brown that I'm looking for.

Obviously, this project will be put on hold during my trip home... but I do wish to make some changes when I return.

For example, I want to increase the size of the nose. I feel that it should be the largest part of the face because in reality it would be the closest to the person. In comparison with the size of the eye, I feel the proportions are incorrect.

The painting still has a long way to go, but I'm in no rush.

I'm just using this time to practice, and I love that if I mess up... I just add more paint! :D

I really hope you like him so far!

Him.. hmm, should we name him?!

If you think of a good one, comment below(:

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