Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Mountain Lion / Reflections Series WIP 03


Hi All,

It's been a while since I have been able to work on this piece. Between the Colored Pencil Society of America Convention and vacation I just didn't have the time to work on it.

The Mountain Lion has been done with colored pencil with just a little bit of pastels for the highlights. The water was done by laying down 3 layers of colored pencil using Prismacolors, Moss Green, Dark Umber and Black and then blending it with a brush dipped in Gamsol and then slightly dried on a paper towel. I then created the details using Prismacolors Nupastels and the new PanPastels. I really like the effect this gave the water. If I get this piece done in time it will be my entry for the "CPSA Explore This!" show. I'm now starting to work on the Mountain Lions reflection, I plan to do that predominately in CP. Although, I will probably use pastels for the highlights.

If you should have any questions don't hesitate to ask and don't forget..... Keep Scribbling!
Gemma
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6 comments:

  1. Colette TheriaultAugust 31, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    Wow, looking real nice Gemma! Thanks for sharing your technique and materials used. I've never tried the Gamsol and have never heard of it but am curious.

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  2. gemmagyAugust 31, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    Hi Colette, Gamsol is just a brand of solvent. What's really nice about it is odorless. Thanks!

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  3. Toni James, CPSA - DesertWindsStudio.comSeptember 2, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    Lookin'real good lady! Love the depth your getting in the water, it's certainly working for you. Chop chop..you have a deadline to meet!

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  4. gemmagySeptember 2, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Thanks Toni!! You and that whip of yours... you just couldn't resist, always driving us.... hehehehe.

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  5. Sue ClinkerSeptember 13, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    I've just found your site via Lynda Schumaker's blog. I love this drawing of a swimming mountain lion.
    I don't think we can buy suedeboard in the UK but I have recently been experimenting with coloured pencils and Zest It solvent on pastelmat paper (which may be similar)?
    Anyway, look forward to seeing the final stages here

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  6. gemmagySeptember 13, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    Hi Sue,

    Thanks so much. I would think you could get it. It is a mat board and it's made by the mat board manufacturers. I buy mine from my framer so check with your nearest framer, they usually have several to choose from.

    Thanks for your kind comments about my work.
    Gemma

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