Dreamcatcher girl with ombre hair

 

This is is a commissioned drawing and was based on several photos as the client wanted a certain look. I even had to use my own hand as a basis(I made it skinnier though as my hand doesn't exactly look like this! LOL). I found it quite challenging but, of course, enjoyed the process. The ombre hair, which is in fashion now, was a bit hard to depict in pencil. I love the eyes especially.

 

 How do you think I did? I hope my client will be happy with this :)

Now, to give her a proper name.....

 

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Johnny Depp portrait

 

One of Hollywood's interesting actors, Johnny Depp!

I wanted to do a portrait of him to add to my portfolio and scoured the internet for a photo. He's usually scruffy-looking so I found this one where he's a bit cleaned up but still with that interesting contoured face. I challenged myself when I did this freehand. I'm quite happy with how it turned out. What do you think?

 

 

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No images may be reproduced or used without the permission of the artist. Thank you

Mural Painting at a primary school music block

I recently completed a mural painting at Warrigal Road State School on Brisbane's southside. The weather was a challenge as I had to deal with the heat, rain (I had to stop when it rained really hard), and strong wind. But, otherwise, it was so much fun. I was engrossed in my work when the children had their classes. During breaktime they would come and watch me and have a chat. Other kids would sit under the tree and have a little picnic so I brought a picnic rug the next day. They loved it! The music teachers wanted me to paint during school days so the kids will see me in action. It was a good thing to do because it has created huge interest with budding artists. So many questions were asked and some kids even wished I would be their art teacher. I've been contemplating that and we'll have to wait and see next year ;)

 

I would love to do another mural, indoors or outdoors (Brisbane southside only as it'll be a challenge with the travel). I'm not sure if I'm available in 2013 as the deputy principal said that the school will be having a mural program and they might hire me again. But it doesn't hurt to ask. Email me at ZanneSB@zanneartdesigns.com.au.

 

 

I started on November 6 and finished on December 14 2012. In total, it was about 62 hours if my calculation is correct. This is my original design so no copying please. Ask permission to share photo. No cropping! Thanks :)

You can see the progress photos on my facebook page.

 

 

 

 

Oops! I just realised I didn't include the year! I'll have to go back and add it. Hmmmm....problem is the groundsman clear-coated this. I read somewhere that some coats can be stripped. I'll have to check it out when the new school year starts.

Gardenias and Springtime

 

I look forward to the gardenias blooming
in my garden come springtime!

I cut a few and fill a vase to bring indoors
and the house is filled with its scent.

The streets are colourful, too,
as trees burst forth with their flowers

of purple, yellow, orange and red.

 

Don't you just love spring?!



Rainbow Series

 

I love flowers and all the colours of a rainbow. So why not combine the two? :-)

 

 

"Rainbow Rose"

Acrylic on canvas

by Suzanne Sienes-Balanay

 

"Spring Rainbow"

Acrylic on canvas

by Suzanne Sienes-Balanay

The Eye

I've started a new commissioned portrait. So far, this is what I've done. I'll post the finished portrait.....soon!

You can also check out my other portraits on my facebook page.

Abstract paintings

Last Christmas, I decided to handmake my gifts. As my usual style of painting is realistic and a painstakingly long process as I like a lot of detail, I decided to try my hand at abstract. Major reason being I didn't have a lot of time as Christmas was fast approaching plus I had a number of presents to make. I just randomaly thought of shapes and colours and checked out google for abstract art. I did try it once in college but I failed as it still ended up being realistic because I kept trying to 'fix it'! Hahahaha!

Check out these three that I painted and let me know what you think :)