Practice Makes…Crowns
July 19, 2010
It takes me a while when I have to relearn something.
Usually my swirls and curls are Thin-Thick-Thin, but my daughter’s princess crown was calling out to me. It had the usual “filigree” curls but the ends were teardrops. Light bulb!
So as you can see, when I am learning something new it takes me a few tries…
Inspiration and First shot...
And some practicing on my arms...
And legs...
And other legs...
And legs again
You guessed it... it's another leg
Ah ha! I knew I had another arm shot in there.
And then! And then I might be able to try it on my self again…
Lovely "five head" there, Michelle...
And then I bribe our daughter to let me give it a shot on her :)
Awwww... she is such a princess.
So my lessons learned:
1. Alison Kenyon rocks! at her filigree crowns.
2. Filigree with brushwork gold first and then adding brown takes a loooooong time. Sponge the gold background and then use brown line work.
3. Darker colors work best for this style.
4. I don’t need to highlight each and every single brown line at the end.
5. I need to get Z to teach me her eyelashes…
Filed under: Inspiration
6 Comments Leave a Comment
1.
Ashley Pickin | July 20, 2010 at 9:13 pm
I find that it’s easier to start with the tear drop inside the swirl and then do the other parts :) good job!
-Ash
2.
Ivonne S | July 21, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Definitly need to work on my crowns/tiaras!!!
3.
Linda Adams | September 17, 2010 at 9:28 am
OK…I’m inspired to try this crown. I’ve never been happy with mine anyway…It’s beautiful Michelle!
4.
Michelle | September 22, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Go Linda!!! Are you coming to Fabbulas this year?
5.
Krystal | February 4, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Awesome crown. I’m going to go practice now. Who is Alison?
6.
Michelle | February 5, 2012 at 10:13 am
Yes! Post pictures after you play :) Alison Kenyon from California. Love her to death!!
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