Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Reflections - Work in Progress - update 4


Hi All,

Well I'm moving right along on this one. I really don't have a lot to say about it at this point. I've been using the same colors and technique and just moving my way down the support.

Oh.... I do have one thing to say, hahaha. When it came time to do the splash, I found I was having a bit of an artist block. So I decided to do what I preach to my students in my workshops... well fancy that, LOL. I cut a little square in a white piece of paper to make a very small window. I placed the window over the area where the splash was on my reference drawing and Voila..... it no longer was a splash. It suddenly became nothing but colors, shapes, lines and values. Another thing I will do at times is have my laptop near by with the reference photo on it and zoom way in on a small area, that helps too.

If you have any questions at all let me know.... and.... Keep Scribbling!! Gemma

6 comments:

  1. What a great splash! Yes, isn't it amazing when we actually follow out own advice! :p This is looking terrific Gems!!

    Nancy

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  2. Thanks Nancy!!! LOL, it is amazing when we follow our own advise.

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  3. Wow! I can't think of anything to say. Gorgeous.

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  4. Thanks Linda!!!! I really appreciate that!!

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  5. The reflections in the water were even more amazing than what I could imagine!! I clicked on the image and this drawing takes my breath away!!

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  6. Awe... thanks Brenda, I really do appreciate that!!

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