Latest Drawing is complete
I’m very excited to share this new drawing in my Stones series. Will you look at those colors! It’s so stunning when the pale, discreet colors of the rocks become submerged in water. This still life has a straight above, bird’s eye view, and the bowl is cropped; in comparison to the Amber Bowl, which is viewed slightly at an angle, and the bowl is entirely contained in the composition. As a result, in this piece the water is less prominent, but different and interesting aspects are created. I had so much fun exploring the different ways light and reflection danced around the piece.
I’m starting a graphite drawing of stones reflecting in a mirror, and planning to resume work on the last oil painting I posted a while back. It’s been sitting on the back burner (in this case, my studio easel) for too long!
I love the blues of the background. Great variety in the colors of the stones, too. They just keep getting better and better!!!
Comment by Alex — Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:08 pm
Another exquisite piece! I agree these keep getting better. Gorgeous colors.
Comment by kathy clericuzio — Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:16 am
Hey Debbi; lovely! I love the colors you chose for this, and so vivid!……..is it solely colored pencil?
Comment by Lynda — Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:08 am
Love the contrast between cool blue background and warm stones, hard edges and soft reflections. Beautiful!
Comment by Ester Roi — Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:01 am
Thank you Alex and Kathy!
Lynda, it’s exclusively colored pencil, and the size is 14″ x 20″. Thanks for your comments.
Ester, Thanks for stopping in again and your feedback. I love your recent cp drawing of rocks, the one that won the top prize in the Explore This! 6 competition, which is now live at:
http://www.cpsa.org
Everyone check out the drawing “Above and Below” by Ester Roi.
Comment by Debbi — Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:21 pm
I love the look of smooth stones in water, and you’ve captured that look beautifully, Debbi. You’ve given them life!
Comment by LizP — Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:48 pm
Debbi, Lynda talks about you regularly and I finally figured out how to “follow” your blog! The stones are magnificent! I couldn’t have said it any better than Liz…you’ve given them life!
Comment by Dianna — Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ 6:12 pm
Thank you for your comments Liz.
Dianna,
I’m so glad you figured out how to “follow”, and so happy you left a comment. At least we can meet via the internet for now. I checked out your work recently and am amazed by your recent work of leaves floating in water. I look forward to seeing what you do next!
Comment by Debbi — Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ 6:26 pm