Hi All,
Here's another update to the Abby Portrait. I'm continuing to use the same pallet as I did in the last post.
Abby seems to be coming along nicely, I'm going to start working on the mouth next.
As you can see I am continuing to draw in the color on the contour drawing. I like finishing each little square inch as I go because that way I don't loose the contour drawing. I also like working this way to keep me from being bored. Every little square inch that is complete makes feel like I accomplished something even if I only work for a few minutes on the drawing. Colored pencil can take quite some time to complete, some times up to 150 hours for one drawing. If I finish one square inch at a time I have at least completed something, LOL. As far as I'm concerned, there is really no right or wrong way to do it. I know there are purists who think it's better to work on the drawing as a whole but..... I just don't do it that way and that doesn't mean it's the wrong way to do it.
I know I may seem like I am rambling regarding this issue but I have to say I have had more than a few people try to tell me that drawing in the fashion I do isn't the correct way to do it. My answer to that controversy is..... as long as the end result is finished and looks correct who cares what I did to get to that finished product. We all have our own way to "skin the cat" as they say.
If you have any questions by all means speak up...... And most of all Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma
Great job Gems!!! I paint like that too, for the same reason: I need to feel like I have accomplished something. You get such amazing results on suede board. Much better than I ever have. Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy!! How are things going with you??
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome as always. Also when you do your work this way you have something to show right away. Abby is going to be a cherished piece in somebody's home, what more could we want as artists?
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
Hi Gemma
ReplyDeleteYou are right; the enjoyment of the work and the finished result is what counts! Great work - love the shine of fur.
Absolutely gorgeous Gemma!
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to work in a disciplined way like this .. but I'm a 'flitter' and despite all good intentions find my pencil moving all over the place as the mood takes me!
As you rightly say, what does it matter how we get there so long as the end result is good
Thanks so much Linda, Sandra and Sue, I really appreciate the kind comments.
ReplyDeleteSue... So, you flitter..... I like that explanation, LOL.
Gemma
Gemma, this is absolutely gorgeous already! I hope I can get the kind of perfection with horses that you get with dogs. This Rottweiler is a wonderful specimen and you certainly do it justice!
ReplyDeleteWell thank you very much Helen... I take that as a huge compliment because I just love your horses!!!
ReplyDeleteThank You too Lene!!
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