I start with the drawing, usually I do the eyes first if I'm doing a portrait. If the eyes are right ,, your half way home. and it gives the piece life from the start .
Other subjects are still all about light and dark. Just when I think I'm finished I still work on it .. and have been know to go back to it even after I signed my name..
Pencils, I like Derwent , a full range although I might just use from 5B to 2H.
A hand sharpner is better for me than electric or using a knife .. I want a good point on it. Paper is usually Bristol smooth surface.. It's always a personal preference, but since I like detail and realism I get the most out of a smooth paper..
If you have any questions write me at my email address. BJ
Blending, blending either with a tortillion stump or even my pinky finger.. .
Beautiful! I love the petal texture on the second one. I made my husband a valentine card (first card I've made in years), and proceeded to slice my finger nicely with unfriendly scissors. Since I was cutting and gluing, had to do a strangle hold bandage until done. Happy journaling!
ReplyDeleteBarbra Joan you are vey good with pencils! beautifully done!I'm working with pencils these days too, but I found it more difficult than watercolor!Now I have a translator in my blog, go take a look. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteYou push on with watercolors because you are awesome at them. These pencil pieces are gorgeous, Barbra Joan. Oh to draw like this!!
ReplyDeleteStunning work. You have a real eye for detail.
ReplyDeleteI bet you're like me in you strive for the challenge of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all and yes, Fay, even when I say it's done, I still keep going.. ! and going.!
ReplyDeleteThe challenge is always there even when I say its finished.!