Pastels and Watercolors (and a few other art media)

[SquarePeg44 5]

I've seen those kinds of games before.

I've been trying to get something on paper for the mural/triptych but I keep switching back and forth on themes, so that's going to back burner for a while. I'm going to put something down on paper today. It's sunny and clear, but I really don't want to go anywhere, so I'll draw.

What themes are you considering?

 

[snowbear123 54]

My first thoughts were a Welcome to Maine theme: either state symbols like blueberries, moose, etc. or iconic landmarks like Mt Katahdin, Portland Head Light and the Piscataqua River Bridge. Then I thought a panoramic landscape of our pond. Whichever way I go, it will be a longer term project - much more than my usual quick sketches.

For the current drawing I've divided the page into 6 blocks; flowers, fish or birds are my thought. I just can't get started. Maybe too many distractions ATM.

 

[terri42 13]

Hiding from the Super Bowl…

Okay I admit....I chortled at the outcome. I like watching Robert Kraft cry. But I'm mean.

Love your cityscape! You're definitely onto something fun here. I think your sketchy people are great already, nice and loose.

 

[SquarePeg44 5]

Okay I admit....I chortled at the outcome. I like watching Robert Kraft cry. But I'm mean.

Love your cityscape! You're definitely onto something fun here. I think your sketchy people are great already, nice and loose.

Thanks! I wanted to add some more details to the figures but was worried I’d over do it so I stuck to just highlights and shadows. It’s fun how you can put down some suggestive marks and your imagination fills in the rest.

 

[terri42 13]

My first thoughts were a Welcome to Maine theme: either state symbols like blueberries, moose, etc. or iconic landmarks like Mt Katahdin, Portland Head Light and the Piscataqua River Bridge. Then I thought a panoramic landscape of our pond. Whichever way I go, it will be a longer term project - much more than my usual quick sketches.

These are all great ideas! No reason to rush a decision, since it's a long-term project. Take your time deciding. It's going to be fun!

 

[snowbear123 54]

So, I got a little sketcjing done. I went with six of the daily challenges for February at Doodlewash. I havent decided on what to do with them, yet: watercolor, pen & ink, or maybe color pencils.

Button, stump, narwhal, clock, dragon, and sunrise.

 

[SquarePeg44 5]

Ink and wash is my favorite watercolor technique. These are great and would look really good as watercolor with ink.

 

[snowbear123 54]

I'm leaning towards watercolor or even wc pencils. I'll figure it out tomorrow after PT.

 

[snowbear123 54]

I finished the quick pics this morning. I think I'm happiest with the narwhal and the stump.
Button and narwhal are acrylic paint pen with added graphite on edge of button; birch stump is drawing pencil (B); others are watercolor.

 

[terri42 13]

I finished the quick pics this morning. I think I'm happiest with the narwhal and the stump.
Button and narwhal are acrylic paint pen with added graphite on edge of button; birch stump is drawing pencil (B); others are watercolor.

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Nice! You definitely flexed your art muscles with all the variety. I like these pens; nice crisp lines.

What weight is your sketch book? It doesn't seem to like the watercolors!

 

[SquarePeg44 5]

I finished the quick pics this morning. I think I'm happiest with the narwhal and the stump.
Button and narwhal are acrylic paint pen with added graphite on edge of button; birch stump is drawing pencil (B); others are watercolor.

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The dock is my favorite of these and I like the clock a lot too.

 

[SquarePeg44 5]

Worked on combining my figures with the. Cityscape concept in class today. Here’s the current WIP. I think the buildings seem disconnected because there’s no true dark color to balance with the darkness of the figures. I did a mock up in the photo app of what I’m thinking of adding. Would love your thoughts.

 

[snowbear123 54]

It looks like the sketchbook is 65 lb/98 gsm, so no surprise about thec wrinkling. Most of the things in it are charcoal and graphite. I have a couple heavier pads with removable pages forvthe wet stuff but i put some in here.

Looks good, Sharon. The reflections of the shorter set of figures look like the angles are wonky. Otherwise I think this will be real nice.

 

[SquarePeg44 5]

Looks good, Sharon. The reflections of the shorter set of figures look like the angles are wonky. Otherwise I think this will be real nice.

Good catch thanks, I’ll have to fix that.

 

[terri42 13]

Good catch thanks, I’ll have to fix that.

You're definitely going in the right direction! Love the palette!