Mmadluv7 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Made during her birthday celebration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Made during her birthday celebration Well....you've done it again! What era photo did you use for inspiration for this Lamarr?? I ask only because it looks to me a bit Lucille Ball/Carmichael and a smidge Lucy Barker! Or am I just ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmadluv7 Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Well....you've done it again! What era photo did you use for inspiration for this Lamarr?? I ask only because it looks to me a bit Lucille Ball/Carmichael and a smidge Lucy Barker! Or am I just ?? You are right! I was inspired by a photo she took back stage at a Bob Hope Birthday Special in the 80s. She was peeking behind a door and looked so charming. I only changed whatever seemed to age her in the picture. For instance, in the picture, she has a few wrinkles under the eye-I removed them and tried to give her a more youthful Lift. I basically imagined myself as her personal photo airbrush guy lol I wanted her to look as regal as she had in the picture, yet timeless- after all that's what she is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmadluv7 Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Im moving away from her regal 1980s period and trying to capture that special something of Lucy in the 1940s. There was a gleam and an enchantment to that look, especially around the eyes. Robert Osbourne talked about going to see a Lucille Ball film, not only because she was captivating or funny, but because of her close ups, and "the eyes" IMO Her mouth is just as important- If the lip line is not accurately defined, it will come across as maybe Joan Crawford or somebody like that, so her mouth is VERY important to capture Those bow shaped, ruby reds were so pretty. I think she felt prettier whenever she had glossy ruby red lips. Sometimes you can catch Lucy licking her lips, not to saturate them, but to revitalize the glimmer and shine they projected from the light. I also think, this is a reason why Lucy really appreciated the "Momma and Papa" star system at the time of the late 30s and 40's because it gave her an image and a look that I dont think she'd achieve on her own, or without some studio help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 This is pretty much perfect -- and I love your spot-on analysis! Good job, as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 The way you can analyze her look I just find fascinating. You have suck a knack for it. LOVE. I love how you keep coming up with new ways to draw her and your inspirations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 You are right! I was inspired by a photo she took back stage at a Bob Hope Birthday Special in the 80s. She was peeking behind a door and looked so charming. I only changed whatever seemed to age her in the picture. For instance, in the picture, she has a few wrinkles under the eye-I removed them and tried to give her a more youthful Lift. I basically imagined myself as her personal photo airbrush guy lol I wanted her to look as regal as she had in the picture, yet timeless- after all that's what she is. WUNDAFUL! And speaking of "lifts" I *think* the reason she -- despite obviously being "done up" by Irma (wig & eyelashes anyway) and camera ready, with the slightly "jowly" appearance of her cheekbones I'm guessing she isn't wearing the "straps" (lifts) part of the get up. Whatever the reason, inspired by another amazing, timeless photograph you've done it AGAIN! Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 The way you can analyze her look I just find fascinating. You have suck a knack for it. LOVE. I love how you keep coming up with new ways to draw her and your inspirations. Agreed! ... and we're the lucky recipients because of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Im moving away from her regal 1980s period and trying to capture that special something of Lucy in the 1940s. There was a gleam and an enchantment to that look, especially around the eyes. Robert Osbourne talked about going to see a Lucille Ball film, not only because she was captivating or funny, but because of her close ups, and "the eyes" IMO Her mouth is just as important- If the lip line is not accurately defined, it will come across as maybe Joan Crawford or somebody like that, so her mouth is VERY important to capture Those bow shaped, ruby reds were so pretty. I think she felt prettier whenever she had glossy ruby red lips. Sometimes you can catch Lucy licking her lips, not to saturate them, but to revitalize the glimmer and shine they projected from the light. I also think, this is a reason why Lucy really appreciated the "Momma and Papa" star system at the time of the late 30s and 40's because it gave her an image and a look that I dont think she'd achieve on her own, or without some studio help Gawd I love these TOO! Nothing you can't draw apparently and I've said it before and I'll say it again here: I fervently, respectfully, GLEEFULLY wish and hope you're able to make a good living from your extraordinary talent! You certainly deserve it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmadluv7 Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 here's one that I was planning to add in a collage like piece working on some small details and then Ill be finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 This is your best Ricky yet. He looks wonderful. And Lucy looks spectacular. So much depth in these two images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmadluv7 Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 This is your best Ricky yet. He looks wonderful. And Lucy looks spectacular. So much depth in these two images. LOL Ricky was the one I feared painting most. I wanted to get the right hues and colors down- and I didn't know how to achieve the color I was going for- but to my surprise, Desi was the easiest of the two! this strange thing happened during drawing him lol I was painting him, and in frustration I kind of walked away from it, and when I came back about 2 minutes later, it was as if I saw what was missing, and I laughed, but the laugh sounded like Ricky Ricardo's laugh lolololol I looked over to my bookshelf and I grabbed my autograph copy of Desi's autobiography and hugged it as if I were saying "Thank You " lol- I don't think it was any out of body experience or weird happening, just this funny occurrence but it was so strange because I thought Lucy would be so easy to draw here, but she was the most difficult lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Awe, I LOVE that story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 This is amazing. I am in awe of your talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 This is amazing. I am in awe of your talent. You're not the only one! Bravo, LaMarr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 You're not the only one! Bravo, LaMarr! With every piece he shares, I'm always floored thinking back to when Henry first joined us here on the Lounge and us being privileged enough to watch the true evolution of this incredible artist -- basically in real time. I set this latest one as my desktop wallpaper and it is absolutely perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmadluv7 Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 With every piece he shares, I'm always floored thinking back to when Henry first joined us here on the Lounge and us being privileged enough to watch the true evolution of this incredible artist -- basically in real time. I set this latest one as my desktop wallpaper and it is absolutely perfect. Thanks so much!!! You all mean so much to me. This group has been with me since the beginning of whatever little journey Im embarking on in my world of art. Im happy that I share my work here with people who like it but also feel comfortable to critique it or interpret it in their own way. heres a newer one i hope you all like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Love her expression and the sparkle to the earrings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leenorman Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL, AS ALWAYS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mot Morenzi Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thanks so much!!! You all mean so much to me. This group has been with me since the beginning of whatever little journey Im embarking on in my world of art. Im happy that I share my work here with people who like it but also feel comfortable to critique it or interpret it in their own way. heres a newer one i hope you all like That is gorgeous. Incredible details on the dress. That was always my favorite costume of hers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmadluv7 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 She looked so great in it. Ive made it a spring type color- bt the original concept was a little darker like this maybe: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 In awe. I don't know how you do it but you keep topping yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Kampen Tripp Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 I've always liked that dress myself too! She wears something similar in Forever Darling. Thank you for this wonderful picture! You are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmadluv7 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 This is beyond encouraging! THANK YOU SO MUCH ! In awe. I don't know how you do it but you keep topping yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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