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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Maleficent watercolor painting

It's been a little while since I created some art and I wanted to really challenge myself.  I'm still learning how to paint with watercolors and this was my first attempt at a portrait.

I have always been a really huge Disney fan so I was super excited to hear about them recreating this classic.  Maleficent was the scariest bad guy in any Disney movie, in my opinion.  I also love that they used Angelina Jolie in it because I am a HUGE fan.

I haven't seen the movie yet but it is definitely on my list!!

 Here are a few progress shots:

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29 comments:

  1. IleanaJune 5, 2014 at 4:07 AM

    She's magnificent! You've captured her essence with that expression. Great job with this challenging medium, watercolor. I'd love to be able to tackle it one day.

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    1. JulieJune 5, 2014 at 4:43 AM

      Thank you so much! Watercolor is definitely way harder for me than my usual medium, acrylic paint. I enjoyed stepping out of my comfort zone a little with this one tho.

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  2. Julie Tucker-WolekJune 5, 2014 at 4:45 AM

    Wow wow wow!! This is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. The Grits BlogJune 5, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    This is phenomenal!! Your skills are obviously the bomb dot com!! I can barely do paint by numbers...

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  4. GlorV1June 6, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    Wow Julie. You've really captured her essence. Awesome! Happy PPF!

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  5. My name is Erika.June 6, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Wow. I'm guessing Angelina J didn't sit right in front of you for this painting, so good jovb getting that photographic likeness. Hope you get to see the movie soon.

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    1. JulieJune 6, 2014 at 10:44 AM

      haha Thank you!! Hopefully I will get to see it this weekend, fingers crossed!!

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  6. ChristineJune 6, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    wow you have really captured her likeness, not an easy thing to do, portraits and you are good at it.

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  7. AliceJune 6, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    well this is pretty amazing! nailed it on your first time out :)

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    1. JulieJune 8, 2014 at 6:36 AM

      Thanks! Watercolor is definitely WAY different than acrylic, that's for sure! I still have a lot to learn but I had a lot of fun

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  8. hawkesJune 6, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Well done! Really great!

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  9. Abigail DavidsonJune 6, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    You captured her so well! What fun artwork!

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    1. JulieJune 8, 2014 at 6:37 AM

      Thanks so much! Painting anything from Disney is like letting my inner little kid out for a while. I loved it

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  10. Connie ReederJune 7, 2014 at 1:09 AM

    How Beautiful - you captured her perfectly! I saw the movie and I loved it - a must watch in 3-D!

    Con-

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    1. JulieJune 8, 2014 at 6:38 AM

      Awesome! I still haven't gotten to see it! A few people I know have said it was great tho, so I'm really excited! Thank you!

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  11. VictoriaJune 7, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    Gorgeous work..stunning and magical! So beautifully done!
    Happy Friday Sketches
    Visiting from Dion's
    Victoria #9

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  12. dentheJune 8, 2014 at 4:48 AM

    first time eh!? You did a great job! Love your subtle shadowing. I always tend to overdo it....

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    1. JulieJune 8, 2014 at 6:42 AM

      Yeah, my first try with watercolors. Definitely a change from acrylics! haha! Thank you!!

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  13. JustjennywrenJune 8, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    love it- and 1st time- nice one! :) new to sunday sketches x

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  14. DebbieJune 8, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    Wow, this is great!

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  15. KimJune 8, 2014 at 6:05 PM

    This is amazing. You done a wonderful job.

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  16. lissaJune 8, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    wow! this is a wonderful piece. it really looks like the actress/character. do you use reference photos or do you paint/draw from memory? I know I often need some reference to get the shading correct.

    hope you have a great day.

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  17. Alexandra MacVeanJune 8, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    Julie - welcome to SS! And what FABUlous work! Wow! Your art is amazing. :)

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  18. KnittedFoxJune 9, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    Oh wow, this is incredible! You are so talented!

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  19. UnknownJune 9, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    The eyes are amazing! I am terrible at people portraits, so I am really in awe!

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  20. Penny Lee StewArtJune 10, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    I love watercolors, and portraits are truly challenging. You did it! Congratulations. Good job.

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