Nasti

By jullia in Commissions, Fantasy, Gallery

Materials: graphite pencils and oils on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, 8 x 11 inch.
Reference: client’s photo

This is the portrait I did for one of the two winners of Okian’s competition . The prize is a 8×11 inch portrait made on request.

One of the most interesting portraits I ever did. This time I tried to combine the graphite with some colour. And because I didn’t like any type of colour pencil, I decided to use the dry brush technique :D Never used this technique, so I was a little worry that I might destroy the portrait. But guess what? The winner loooved it, and I think too that is an interesting effect, which for sure I’ll use it in further portraits.
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Noah

By jullia in Commissions, Gallery

Materials: graphite pencils on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, 8 x 11 inch.
Reference: client’s photo

This was one of those portraits I wished I never finish :) I know it took me forever to complete it, but it was such a joy and pleasure to do it.
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Princess – commissioned custom portrait

By jullia in Commissions, Gallery

Materials: graphite pencils on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, 8 x 11 inch.
Reference: client’s photo

New commission done :) A real transformation of the original photo into a Victorian princess. It was an interesting experience and I enjoyed drawing it :)

Eliza back in time

By jullia in Commissions, Gallery

Materials: graphite pencils on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper,
11 x 14 inch.
Reference: client’s photo

I made this portrait in January, but I waited for her permission to post it :) So, here it is, an antique custom portrait, made from several references and imagination. She was so thrilled to see the final drawing. She also confessed me that now the portrait is in her room on the wall, and each time she came from work and see it she start to smile and feel happier. That means that I am happy too ;)

Stefan & Marta – portrait commission

By jullia in Commissions, Gallery

Materials: graphite pencils on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper,
8 x 11 inch.
Reference: client’s photo

New commission done! This young couple is going to get married, so they wanted to have a special wedding invitation. They are going to use this portrait on the invitations. For sure it will be something special and distinguishable :)

New portraits are coming soon ;)

What’s new?

By jullia in Articles

Long time no post. But here is my excuse: I have started a new online project, which I am going to tell you more about, and I got married. Am I forgiven? :D

The new exciting project that I’m working on is Swap Art. It’s going to be an online community of artists where you can swap and collect art. We are launching soon. So go ahead and enter your e-mail to join our invite list.

Meanwhile you can read the Swap Art blog , where we will write articles about art, about how you can take advantage of online media and how you can use it to advance your artistic career.
You can also find Swap Art on Facebook and Twitter.

We have already started to do a swap art on Paint My Photo, which is available only for members, who are really excited about the idea. We will not use the Swap Art website this time, it’s just as an exercise to make people familiar with the swapsies.

This doesn’t mean thought that I quit drawing. I’m doing a new commission for a young couple who is getting married and want to use the portrait on their wedding invitations. Can’t wait to see how they will look like :)

I would also like to inform you about my new Facebook page. Why a new one? Because I have accidentally deleted the old one :( and it seams like I can’t recover it.

Thank you for your time!
Regards,
Jullia