Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Three Muses Challenge: Movies (plus a portrait)


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portrait by Sherry Pollack


It was hard to choose a subject for this week's Three Muses Challenge on "The World of Movies." I finally decided to showcase one of my favorite actresses, Meryl Streep. The faces are from various publicity photos found in a Google search. Other image credits: graphicsfairy and Dover.

And...I'm also posting a scan of a portrait I drew of Meryl earlier this year, from an older photo. I've been taking portrait drawing lessons from my art journaling teacher, Carol Zika, and am continuing to practice this skill in a weekly studio class. Challenging, but so much fun!

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

You are so talented! I love what you did for the theme and the drawing is fantastic!

Junibears said...

I love your collage for the challenge Sherry but your sketch is awesome! Wish I could draw like that.
Hugs xx

ArtzeeChris said...

You did a lovely job with this challenge! Gotta LUV Meryl Streep she's the best!

Your Pencil Work is amazing in your Portrait Drawing. Keep on DRAWING! :)

Taluula said...

Sherry, you have created the most wonderful collage of Meryls I have ever seen AND then I looked at your drawing of her too which is very accomplished. You have real talent my friend. Bravo.

Deann said...

Sherry ~ This is absolutely fantastic...you have done a beautiful job of capturing Meryl's likeness...and your collage is excellent too...awesome artwork my dear!!! A big Bravo from me!!!

Rika said...

Great take on the challenge!

peggy gatto said...

your portrait just shines, so well done!!!!!!!!!!!
Happen to love the collage idea too!

Jester said...

A great collage and your portrait is stunning, Sherry. Such talent!

Christine said...

Great portrait, wonderful collage and yes, she is, indeed, marvelous.

carol Zika said...

The drawn portrait is very fine and I'm so pleased to see you post it. Thanks for the plug. Registration for winter classes opens tomorrow!

Anonymous said...

fantastic collage work and your sketching is amazing. you are one talented lady
hugs June

"MOI" Freubel said...

So it's you !! Promise me to never change your profile photo please ? LOL
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I can imagine that you could not decide which entry to publish but OOHHH I'm so glad that you've post both !!
Cherish your talent Sherry because your drawing of Meryl is absoluut AWESOME !!

bluegiraffe (Sherry) said...

Thanks, everyone.
Question for Rian/Freubel: Is your profile photo you too?

indybev said...

I love how skillfully you portrayed the "head shots" of Meryl. Beautifully done! And your portrait -- what can I say? I think you have a brilliant future! It is really amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Fiona (anubis 1 ) said...

Beautifully done. A fabulous piece of Art..........

druga szesnaście said...

Meryl should really see it! :)