Face by Face ( I found this on the blog Painting Fotos and have no idea who the artist is)
"I have never been aware before how many faces there are. There are quantities of human beings, but there are many more faces, for each person has several." - Rainer Maria Rilke
Assemblage 1 by John Whipple
"It is the common wonder of all men, how among so many millions of faces there should be none alike." - Thomas Browne
Example of Stitching by Audrey Walker. Cathy of One Pink Goose has posted several pieces of Audrey's intricate stitched artworks. Scroll to the end of this post......and while you are there have a look at Cathy's delightful blog filled to the brim with eye candy.
"Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face" - Victor Hugo
Woman at the Mirror by Priya. Priya is a talented artist and I especially love the expressive eyes in all her illustrations.
"Our masks, always in peril of smearing or cracking, in need of continuous check in the mirror or silverware, keep us in thrall to ourselves, concerned with our surfaces." - Carolyn Kizer
This wonderful piece by Trina Hesson is created like a mosaic. "She sliced the ends of the lumbar like you would slice salami to reveal the grain and then glued the "salami" on to a backing board. She further intensified the patterning by rubbing thin paint into some of the slices." At Trina Hesson's website you can see closer details.
"The face of everyone that passes by me is a mystery". - William Wordsworth
3 Faces by Trina Hesson"What is a face, really? It's own photo? It's make-up? Or is it a face as painted by such or such painter? That which is in front? Inside? Behind? And the rest? Doesn't everyone look at himself in his own particular way? Deformations simply do not exist." -Pablo Picasso
Rastamama 2, found object sculpture by Trina Hesson"Faces are books in which not a line is written, save perhaps a date." - H W Longfellow
Tranquil by Lisa Clague"The face is often only a smooth imposter". - Pierre Corneille
Etching by S. Udowitschenk
"His face was of the doubtful kind, that wins the eye, but not the mind." - Walter Scott.
Etching by O. Kulhanek
"The magic of a face." - Thomas Carew
Another creative idea!! How do you keep coming up with these great ideas...and find time to source these links and images?
ReplyDeleteHi Robyn...an absolutely thrilling post. I just loved reading it. The links are all wonderful too.
ReplyDeleteThe John Whipple collage caught my eye, it reminded me of Rosalie Gascoigne's work! Funny how we connect artists work like that!
wow! what a GREAT post, Robyn. There are so many amazing images - Aseemblage 1 has grabbed a hold of me and doesn't seem to want to let go.
ReplyDeleteGosh, you have an endless supply of subjects to post about and each time they are simply wonderful. These are good, but I like your real faces on the previous post best.
ReplyDeleteSo many magical faces. Both here, and in your last post! I have a love of faces and collect vases of faces! They always look so wonderful with flowers inside them.
ReplyDeletejust when I thought I found my fav, I would scroll down again, and then I would love that one, and on and on! fabulous post!
ReplyDeleteAnother phenomenal collection! I love the quotes you've interwoven with the images - so wonderful Robyn!
ReplyDeleteAs always, an inspiring post, full of creativity. I enjoyed the quotes with the images. I agree with Jo about the Whipple/ Gascoigne similarity. It’s always fun to see how artists find such creative resonance.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wild and wonderful ride...this post! I too thought I had a favorite only to change my mind as I scrolled down. Thank you for the links and the quotes.
ReplyDeleteAmazing quotes and images!
ReplyDeleteWow! These faces are amazing...and very colorful...and scary. Love them all!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Queeny
Being a textile artist, I have seen quite a bit of Audrey Walker's work and I love it. If you like it too then you would be interested in Alice Kettle - who is also a textile artist doing faces. What an interesting post.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed seeing these pieces. I am very familiar with Audrey walker and full of admiration for her.Thanks you for bringing these faces to our notice.
ReplyDeleteI thought of you in Marrakesh when I saw beautiful carved wooden doors.
The first one is incredible! I had to look at it several times to really see everything. Love the medusa too.
ReplyDeleteRobyn these faces are great!! something we all focus on when we meet someone.. and their eyes especially.. most always the eyes.. windows to the soul.. you can tell most everything about someone by the yes...
ReplyDeleteby the "Eyes" that is...... work hours are too long... I should just go to bed... night!
ReplyDeleteFascinating post! Wonderful. I will come back later to chase up those links of yours. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat Post!! I really like your whole blog... but this post here is very special with the great faces and the great qoutes...
ReplyDeletegreetings from germany
hukwa
Seth, when I battle to sleep I google.
ReplyDeleteJo, I can see the similarities. All those bits of wood. Love it!
Michelle, yes the John Whipple has taken a hold of me too. Go and have a look at his other pieces.
Katie, the Omo Valley faces were going to be part of this post but they definitely needed their own post.
Pamela, I can imagine the face vases filled with flowers. Lovely thought!
Jeane, aren't they all amazing!
Karin, I was only going to post one quote but one thing lead to another and the next minute I had 10.
Leslie, inspiring artists make inspiring posts.....speaking of which..I always love your posts.
ReplyDeleteMary Ann, enjoy all the links. It was fun finding them.
Thinker, I thought you would enjoy them.
Queeny, glad you like them. I wonder how your drawing lessons are coming along.
Jackie, ohhhh I bet you saw some beauties in Marrakesh!
Bindu, the fist one is really awesome isn't it.
Gwen, sleep well....lol
Pam, I always get lost in the links.....very addictive!
Hukwa.....and greetings from South Africa to Germany! Amazing this blog world!
Weaver, thanks for mentioning Alice Kettle. Brilliant work!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic post! A really fabulous collection. Love them all, but I especially adore "Face by Face" and "Rastamama 2". Simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had time to browse yet but I will try to do that soon.
Enjoyed the visit today!
Have a wonderful upcoming weekend!
Gaby xo
My drawing lessons are coming along fine. But I haven't had a lesson in weeks. My classmates have been ill and last week my teacher got sick. Hope they get well soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat post,
Queeny
Loved all these amazing faces Robyn. You do an incredible job in sourcing great art and craft from the internet. I especially like that wonderful photo face. It must have taken someone hours to fit all those different tones together to form a face. Thanks for the mention too.
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