FACE No. 122 by Linda Popple

8x10

Oil on Panel

FACE No. 109 by Linda Popple

6x6

Oil on Panel

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FACE No. 108 by Linda Popple

6x6

Oil on Panel

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FACE No. 107 by Linda Popple

6x6

Oil on Panel

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FACE No. 106 by Linda Popple

6x6 

Oil on Panel

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FACE No. 105 by Linda Popple

4x4

Oil on Panel

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MUGSHOT FOR KATIE by Linda Popple

My granddaughter, Katie, and I each have a sketchbook that we paint or draw in a page at a time and then exchange for the other person to do the same. I've been painting with watercolors and I just can't master them.  And, although, I certainly haven't mastered oils, they are at least in my comfort zone.  So this go round I gessoed a page and pulled up my mugshot reference photos and painted this woman.  Your turn now, Katie!

FACE No. 101 by Linda Popple

6x6 Oil on Panel

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     I can't believe it's been a month since I last posted!  I have been painting and it has been, and continues to be, a very busy summer.  Where does the time go?  
     I am returning to my series of mugshots, which I love to paint.  The exploration of the face will never cease to interest me.  In addition, I am working on some other projects. 

FACE No. 100 by Linda Popple

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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Hooray!  100 mugshots!  After painting 100 I will say that I have learned a lot about the face and about myself.  When I began this project I didn't want to commit to painting a certain number.  I had no idea if I would like painting the same thing over and over.  I've heard other artists express that painting one subject many times is a great way to learn.  So true!  I also didn't know if my free subjects were actually free.  I was concerned that my mind would wonder about their crimes and that would disturb me (a cost of inner peace) and I have to admit that there were times when that was true.  But, for the most part I was able to focus on just the face with its many expressions, hair or not, mouth open or closed, angles, etc. I experimented with many palettes, sizes of formats, and brushes.  I painted tight and loose.  Some portraits were good and some not so good.  I enjoyed painting each one and will continue this project as I have so very much more to learn.

To see all 100 mugshots click Presumed Innocent  and thanks for all the encouraging comments you made!!  Each one helped me go to the next mugshot. 

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!!!

FACE No. 99 by Linda Popple

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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This young man had no hair and the darkest, thickest eyebrows.  Another lesson.

FACE No. 98 by Linda Popple

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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Now I know I will paint at least 100 mugshots!  Hooray!  Two more to go and it is exciting to have these paintings under my belt.

In other news, I spent the weekend in San Antonio and had the pleasure of meeting Susan Carlin and seeing her lovely gallery, Nueva Street Gallery.  Susan has sold two of my paintings.  If you are in San Antonio stop by the gallery.  It's a fantastic space with abundant light and beautiful works on the walls.  Plus, you will meet Susan, a talented and generous artist!

Me and Susan

Nueva Street Gallery

FACE No. 97 by Linda Popple

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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Her hair says fun.  What a wild color!  But her expression says creepy.  She was really fun to paint!

Have a great weekend, friends!!

FACE No. 96 by Linda Popple

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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FACE No. 95 by Linda Popple

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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I used a black ground for this painting and my brush strokes were a bit looser (for which I am striving).  Of course, his hair attracted me and the angle of his head.  He was really fun to paint!  Now there are only 5 more paintings to reach 100.  Golly Gee!! 

FACE No. 94 by Linda Popple

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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When I began this series of mugshots I had no idea how many I would paint.  I certainly didn't expect to be close to 100 and now I know I will make it to that number and probably continue beyond 100.  There is still so much to learn by painting these faces and I enjoy the process.

Have a fantastic, creative weekend!!

FACE No. 72 by Linda Popple

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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FACE No. 71 by Linda Popple

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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I am still trying to learn the ins and outs of my new computer.  I know that it will eventually be second nature, but I have to say I really miss the familiarity of my old one.  This one is just a little different and so it continues to be a learning experience.  

I have fallen behind in my painting, too.  I don't know why things have all of a sudden become so busy.  It happens sometimes, but for the most part I have not let it interfere with my art.  I hope that by next week I will be back in my old routine.  :-)

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!!!

FACE No. 70 by Linda Popple

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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This was painted on a red acrylic ground.  You can see some of the red peeking through in places.  I also tried to use as few brushstrokes as possible, which is not an easy exercise.  It is so easy to overwork a painting.  I'm pleased with the result.

An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail.
Edwin Land

FACE No. 69 by Linda Popple

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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Another mugshot and another fun painting.  I played with color and went for as little detail as I could comfortably get away with.  

FACE No. 68 by Linda Popple

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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