Friday, June 19, 2009

Day at the Beach (pencil study)


I don't consider myself a colorist, so I've been experimenting with something that seems to work for me: drawing in pencil first, using value, then print image off onto watercolor paper & watercolor the image. I draw much better than I paint & I think I've finally found a technique that works for me. Comments and/or constructive criticism welcome!
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3 comments:

  1. Vanessa Brantley NewtonJune 19, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    This pencil study is just as beautiful as the colored one. I just love what can be done with simply pencil lines. It's beautiful either way.

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  2. MônicaJune 19, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    I really like look and feel of this technique, using pencil lines with value and then watercolor.

    Have you seen the work of Alicia Padrón? She's got a lovely style and uses this technique too.

    Here's her blog address:
    http://www.lovetoillustrate.blogspot.com/

    This is a beautiful drawing!

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  3. Linda KayJune 20, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    Thanks Vanessa & Monica! Alicia Padron happens to be one of my favorite illustrators! Her work is absolutely beautiful.

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