I’m still workoing on getting the hang of working in colored pencil. I like the wispy look that I get by using optical mixing and letting the paper show through. Unfortunately that means that the photos I post have to be roughly the same size as the actual artwork or smaller. Blowing the size up makes them look too grainy. At some point I should try doing a large piece but I actually like making artwork that I can hold in one hand and prop up on my desk. This one is about 5 inches by 7 inches.
8×10 inches on Strathmore 400 drawing paper. #ColoredPencil and #Watercolor.
I’m going to call this one done. Overall I like it but of course there are a few issues.
Number one: I screwed up when I taped it and the lower left hand corner is nothing like square.
Number two: the watercolor leaked under the tape and while you can still tell where the border is, it’s nothing like as clear as I would like. This is probably due to using way too much water on paper that’s not made for it.
Number three: The tape pulled up some of the paper. Again probably due to using way too much water on a drawing paper.
Number four: The front legs should be more angular.
I go back and forth on the whole issue of paper. I prefer 300 lb watercolor paper but it’s expensive. On the other hand it’s so hassle free. No taping, no wrinkling, just cut it to size and go.
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