final edie

What did I tell you.  Nothing speaks louder than a photo on your art blog!  Plucked her eyebrows and gave her some mascara.  Going to move on but glad I tried the portrait.  Thanks for the encouragement Billy.

Little Edie

Did her eyes again.  Not sure if this is done but will know as soon as I post.

little edie

My brother the portrait artist pointed out a problem with her eye.  I think this is a little better.

Little Edie

I found this image of little Edie online.  Everyone has been trying faces so I decided to give it a go.  I like it except she lost a few years in my rendition.  Wrinkles are hard to paint.  

Got brave and did some gelli printing right on the page.  Then used more gelli print papers to fill the background and make the flowers.  I used a white gel pen to dress the flowers up and write quotes as part of my background.  Little Edie was an amazing women and I am forever changed by finding out about her and her mom big Edie.  I watched the documentary many times and learn something new every time I watch.