A new drawing, and a vacation…
I’m going back to the leaf drawings I enjoyed doing so much, but combining them with stones. I’ve been working on this drawing, Prismacolors over Caran D’Ache Supracolor washes, done on Bristol Board Vellum. I have a couple of new ideas to explore, including a triptych. While this drawing is not complete yet, there is enough here to share. The stone needs more development, as well as many areas of the leaves and shadows.
I am excited to be heading off to Strasbourg and Paris in a few hours. We will be visiting friends in both cities, and I am very eager to see friend and colleague Elizabeth Patterson’s current exhibition of Colored Pencil drawings in Paris at the Galerie Louis Carre. It will also be a great opportunity for my son, who has been studying french for four years, to hear and practice the language. And, to eat!!! Oh, and I suppose to take in some art…..Thanks for reading, and a bientot!
I really like a simple composition and this delivers. Also liking the colours in the shadows!
Best of everything on your vacation – sounds delightful!!!!! Say hi to Elizabeth. I am sure she will love seeing you not to mention she will have an English speaking person to talk to. Ah and the food, yes…
Enjoy!
Comment by teresa mallen — Friday, February 17, 2012 @ 2:42 pm
Thanks, Teresa. The colors in the shadows are quite interesting, aren’t they. Unfortunately Elizabeth and I are missing each other by a couple of days. But I think she’s had lots of people to hang with and speak english…
Comment by Debbi — Friday, February 17, 2012 @ 4:09 pm
You are an amazing talent. I work in colored pencil as well, but will never have the patience it requires to create some of these photo-realistic pieces, so I love drooling over someone else’s! I love your compositions…gorgeous, gorgeous work.
Comment by Sarah Melling — Thursday, April 5, 2012 @ 2:37 pm
Thank you for finding my blog and leaving a comment, Sarah. I appreciate your feedback. I checked out your blog, and your work is beautiful. I plan to go back and spend longer looking at your work soon. I’m not so sure you lack patience. . . .
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