Experimenting with new medium – rocks in vase
It has been interesting to use the Derwent Graphitint pencils in combination with regular colored pencils to draw these rocks. The soft tones of the Graphitints lend themselves very nicely to shading stones. At this point, I’m jumping all over the drawing to get an idea of what it will be like, and balancing out the values and space. Nothing is finished yet – the glass vase, stones and bird’s egg, and foreground all need a lot more work.
This is really nice Debbi; really has a nice feel to it. I really like the blue tones of the glass with both the cool and warm tones of the stones. I’m going to try those Grapitints I think; it seems to me that they might lend themselves well to some of my work given my normally somewhat subdued palette.
Comment by Lynda — Monday, May 25, 2009 @ 8:29 pm
Yes, Lynda, I think you would really like incorporating Graphitints into your work. Your colors are so subdued and delicate.
Comment by Debbi — Monday, May 25, 2009 @ 8:50 pm
This is beautiful Debbi. I’ll be interested to know how the Graphitints blend with colored pencils as you put down more layers. Also, I’m wondering what kind of paper you’re using and do you think the Graphitints would work on Pastelbord?
Comment by Gary — Wednesday, May 27, 2009 @ 3:42 pm
Beautiful! You know how much I love stones. And birds’ eggs.
Comment by Jan — Tuesday, June 2, 2009 @ 3:08 pm
Hi Gary, I’m working on Canson Mi-tientes. I don’t know how Graphitints would go onto Pastelboard, but I have some I could try!
Hi Jan – thanks for stopping by!
Comment by Debbi — Tuesday, June 2, 2009 @ 11:53 pm
Looking wonderful, Debbie! I’ve just started playing with the Graphitints. Definately going to experiment with them more, love the results you are getting. See you at the end of the month. Lynda and I are going to try this flying thing again.
Comment by Dee — Tuesday, June 16, 2009 @ 7:09 am
Hi Dee! Thanks for stopping by. I’ll be curious to see what you do with the Graphitints. I am looking forward to seeing you and meeting your daughter at the CPSA convention in July.
Comment by Debbi — Tuesday, June 16, 2009 @ 12:12 pm