Sunny Carvalho is such a delight and sweet as can be. She welcomed me like a sister and even procured me a name badge when one was not included in my welcome packet. This may have been due to the fact that I signed up for the event so late.
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| smiling Sunny just before class began |
On Friday Sunny taught us how to draw beautiful girl faces. I am impressed that Sunny can draw her faces so accurately without the use of rulers or a grid, something I have taken to an almost painstaking level.
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| original drawing from Sunny's journal |
I think the most helpful technique I learned has to do with how to get that marvelous almond shape to my eyes. The solution was so simple I had to slap my forehead and say "of course, why didn't I think of that."
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| Sunny demonstrates a painted background technique |
Sunny explained two of her approaches to faces. One approach has a more realistic look while still being folk art and the other results in a more whimsical look to the doll. The second approach is one that has eluded me until now.
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| a very cute student drawing |
I'll be applying what I learned in Sunny's classes and move forward with my art in eager anticipation of what I'll create next.
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| a few more beautiful student drawings |
Some of the photos shared in this post are examples of the work created by my fellow classmates. Although we learned from the same instructor, all represent a wonderfully diverse range of styles.
Hey, Kellie!!! I just found your post accidentally! It was such a pleasure having you in my class and getting to know you. I am so glad you took the plunge and came to Artfest. I hope to see you again next year! Keep up the beautiful work!
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