Sorry, I haven't posted in a while. I have been so busy canning, doing projects around the house and getting ready for school. I head back to school Sept. 24th and will be majoring in Web Development/Design. I am so excited!
I went today with my mom to the Oregon Brews and BBQs http://www.oregonbrewsandbbqs.com . It wasn't quite what I expected. The BBQ was good though and it was for a great cause - cancer awareness. Which I am very fervent about supporting with my works and donations. Which by the way I have to share this song by Martina McBride. It just touches my heart and brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it "I'm Gonna Love You Through It"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYNOXRifXKQ
New Colored Pencils
I ordered a few of the Tombow Irojiten Color Pencils the other day. Should be arriving in the mail soon. I am anxious to try them out. Never tried them before. They have 90 colors and come from Japan. I love the pastel colors available which appeal to the choice of colors I like to use in my palette.
So this piece is basically done. I just have a few more areas to darken in the water. I used several colored pencil techniques on this piece. Some did not work quite well, due to the paper I was using - Strathmore Aquarius II. I would say this paper is great for watercolor pencils, but in my opinion not the best for colored pencils.
Title: Bear Crossing
Medium: Colored Pencil and Watercolor Pencil
Paper: Strathmore Aquarius II
Size: 8.5" x 12.0"
Colored Pencil Tip of the Week
Working with Graphite and Color Pencil
Well I hope everyone had fun with my last post's excercise. I think it is a good excercise to practice blending colors.
This week I want to share some tips/techniques on when you combine graphite with colored pencil. As most of you know, graphite can be very messy. Here are a few tips to keep the graphite from getting your colors muddy.
- Lay the graphite down first and then spray with fixatif
- Blend the graphite in areas that have only dark colors
- Use Derwent's Graphitint (soft watersoluble graphite with color)
- Use Ampersand Clayboard (Great for graphite and colored pencil. The clay coating reduces smudging and smearing and it is great for details)
- Use an artist's bridge, tissue or cloth to protect paper from smearing and smudging
Other Resources:
http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8300527
http://www.ampersandart.com/tips/graphite.html
Resource of the Week
I thought this was such a neat idea to tint mason glass jars different colors and them use them to store your colored pencils or pastel pencils :)
I hope you all have a great week!
Keep on Creating!
God Bless and Take Care!
Carol
hi carol :) love the new pencils and products you featured!! let me know how they worked out when you try them :) nothing better than getting new art materials :) i always get excited even if it's a eraser..lol.. I'm a fan of martina mcbride i always loved her Independence day song she has such powerful voice :) thanks for sharing all the art tips xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks Kat I will. Can't wait til they arrive. I use the tombow colorless blenders, which I discovered a few years back. I was excited to hear they also have color pencils. A bit pricey, so just ordered a few to check them out. Hope you have a great day!
DeleteMy goodness, Carol ... this is quite an information post! I love it! Really looking forward to your comments on the Tombow Irojiten Color Pencils. The Graphitint pencils by Derwent look very interesting, how do you like them? That's a silly question, you must like them or you wouldn't be endorsing them!
ReplyDeleteI am so looking forward to your "Rock" tutorial....
Love your informative posts! Thanks a bunch!
The Graphitint are a lot like watercolor pencils, once you add water, the colors can become richer and more vibrant, just like watercolor pencils. And they mix great with watercolor pencils. Dry they are like a graphite pencil with a muted color. I did just find out they did not do well in the lightfastnest test, so something to keep in mind, if you decide to use them. As like with any art product, you will have some artists who will love the product and some who will not. I always find it fun to explore and try new products and ideas though :)
DeleteLove Love this song!! This song means alot because, well first off my girlfriend has type one diebetes but I will still love her alot!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a beautiful song and I love the video. Thanks for stopping by :)
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