The conversation on the Everyday Matters group this week concerned the differences between sketching with pencil and sketching with ink.
I have to admit that my 'comfort zone' is DEFINITELY pencil. I say this not simply because sketching in pencil allows erasing (which I believe I REALLY NEED! LOL), but I also enjoy the various shadings I can create from graphite. As someone new to sketching, the flexibility afforded me with one simple tool is amazing, and though I have a long way to go to MASTER shadings in pencil and graphite, I've gotten comfortable with this simple tool.
That said, I have noticed of late that my sketching with pencil and having that handy eraser SO CLOSE has made me a bit sloppy ... I've begun sketching what's in my MIND and NOT was is in front of my eyes. SIGH.
So, to stop a bad habit from forming, I picked up my Vision Elite pen and sketched the vase of winter flowers that were on the table at the B&B. (The B&B owner has a fantastic garden and landscaping and there is ALWAYS something abloom. Pictured here are some Breath of Spring and Butchers Broom flower stalks. So cheerful! BTW, I think 'Butchers Broom' must be a locally known common name for this flower as I couldn't find its Latin name.)
I really liked the way the pen and ink turned out ... but was asked to add some color by the owner. Since she's the one who ALWAYS offers me a cup of tea no matter how late I come in, I decided to add the color. She loved it!
8 comments:
Lin,
I like it! You did a great job. Did you use watercolors or watercolor pencil? If w/c, what brand do you use?
Yes, pencil, you can erase. But with ink, you can still make your mistakes less noticable by shading.
Donn
Lin!! I think you've taken a huge step forward with this. Persevere with the pen - it really helped me make some big advances. I'm really glad you added the colour too as it really adds another dimension. The whole pieces is lovely. Well done my friend. :o)
Lin, this is a beautiful drawing! I also would like to know what medium you used for colouring...w/c or w/c pencils? The whole drawing shouts "Spring is coming!"...although judging the wind chill outside just now, I'm not so sure...
Lin I love it too. You are very inspiring.
Bonnie
Lin, I too love to draw in pencil. The media just feel right to me sliding across the page. But I do work in ink directly sometimes too.
You did a lovely job
Lin, this is a beauty! You better keep that pen handy.
Very good observations on your own habits, Lin, AND a very, very nice drawing! YAY!
Hi lin, great drawing. I like for my mistakes to show, as evidence of the process I guess. I really like this rendering it has a very personal feel to it.
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