Girl No. 2

Girl No. 2 — collage, acrylic, and gouache.

While leafing through an old magazine I found — in my collage box, which features a myriad of "stuff" — a photo of a woman who intrigued me. She seemed like a thinker so I gave her a direct gaze; the wind was blowing outside (still is); my fireplace came on (only happens on cold, cold days). It felt like winter to me.

Early this morning, I did a quick sketch of the parts I liked, then worked on value studies (several) and selected and used the one I liked best.

I sifted through paintings that were/are not my favorite and tore off pieces featuring the colors I liked and needed and glued them in place.

My second collage. I'm loving the process and am learning a lot.