Visual Cogitations™: Coffee Mugs

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Coffee Mugs

A smile perplexes an incoming frown or scowl ~doesn't phase the caricaturist though... we, who are happily thus employed, simply latch on to any irregularity present in the smile and have at it. In exchange, we return OUR smile to the sitter.

4 comments:

Ana M.F.March 3, 2011 at 12:14 AM
I really like the mouth of the first one :D
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Mike TracyMarch 3, 2011 at 6:11 AM
#2 has something so complete and satisfying about if; loose but full of structure and form; simple but with the just right amount of complexity (hair shapes vs torso;) line quality (as usual) thick vs. thin, sharp, speedy, purposeful vs meandering, slow and doubtful. She has that air of confidence about her that, if you look closely, melts into self-doubt (loathing?) at closer inspection. The whole story is here.
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Mardi SpethMarch 3, 2011 at 8:38 AM
The huge smile and flowing hair give the first image a REALLY nice feeling. I especially like the simplicity of the eyes, and the space you've left around them. Beautiful contrast, maestro.

The tension in #2 is really thick. Love the backside exposure. Guess the energy has to pop somewhere.
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CoreopsisMarch 5, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Fun fun fun. This makes me want to try drawing like this (though I doubt I could). I really like how that smile takes over her whole face. Her nose barely fits behind it.
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