Mademoiselle Chameleon

I just finished another portrait of a dear sister Billie.
Named after Billie Holiday. Nickname Bilbo. Absolutely multi-faceted in talent and in ways she can transform herself into anyone she so desires - especially at dress-up parties, like a chameleon (guess what type of skeleton this is).

She's a magician when it comes to her artistry of make-up, beautifying anyone she works on.
I think she is amazing at it because she finds the beauty inside people and brings them out, and that's what she holds onto. And i just adore that, she ignores all negative projection and has this amazing power to love. Making her so much more stunning.

Using mixed media on birch wood canvas. (Pencils, graphite, ink, acrylic)

I based this artwork on a photo someone took of her whilst she was in her element.

I'm just taking photos of these canvases, my scanner is too small, so the colours aren't true to the original, and i don't think it's 100% focused either. If anyone has any tips to get these canvases to digital better - let me know! pretty please with cherry on top.

I've got so many more ideas to work on! It's been absolute fun experimenting and having such a nostalgic subject to focus on. i just want to keep going and going and going and........

Happy friday weekend summer time awesomeness! Yay!! xx