Sharpened Artist Podcast Interview of Gemma!!

John Middick and Lisa Lachri interviewed me in a podcast and it's now released. I'm very excited to have this opportunity to put out a good word about our medium, colored pencil, and the chance to talk about my artwork. Here's the link to the podcast:  http://sharpenedartist.com/podcast/2015/9/7/interview-with-gemma-gylling

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Endangered Reflections

Hi All,

Well.... It's finally finished!!!!  This piece was done with 100% Colored Pencils on Suede Mat Board.

Title:  Endangered Reflections
Size:  22" X 12"
Medium:  Colored Pencil
Reference Photo:  My own photo taken while in Montana
Subject:  Amur Leopard

It's part of my Reflections series, number three of the series.

If you have any questions let me know.  Don't forget to keep Scribbling!

Gemma

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Endangered Reflections

Hello All,

Sorry I haven't posted an update for a while but I was in Atlanta at the Colored Pencil Society of America convention.  After I got back it took a few days before I could start working on it again.

I am almost finished with the log, I still have some work to do on the left side of it.  I did however, add a little bit of the water and reflections (I just couldn't help myself, I can't wait to get started on the reflections, LOL).

As I mentioned in my past postings this piece is done with 100% colored pencil on suede mat board (light tan).  The size is 12" x 22" and the title is "Endangered Reflections".  

The leopard is an Amur Leopard.  The Amur Leopard is native to the Primorye region of southeastern Russia and the Jilin Province of northeast China.  There are less than 100 of these leopards left in the wild, they are at the verge of becoming extinct.  There are some conservation efforts currently trying to save the species.  If you are interested in reading about them and the conservation efforts, simply Google "Amur Leopard" and you will find quite a bit of information regarding the species

If you should have any questions or comments don't hesitate to speak up.  Don't forget to keep scribbling!
Gemma

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Endangered Reflections

Hello All,

Here's another update of my Amur Leopard piece.  This will be part of my "Reflections" series.  This update is only part of the finished piece.  There is a lot more at the bottom of this piece where there will be quite a bit of the reflection.

The piece is 22" x 12", is 100% colored pencils on suede mat board.  I'm using a variety of brands which includes Prismacolor, Lyra Polychromos, Derwent Colorsoft, Derwent Studios and Caran d'Ache Poblo.  I'm also using the White Stabilo All Marking pencil for the whites, this pencil works really well on the suede mat board, it doesn't skip as much as a regular white pencil.

I will now start working on the log that the leopard is standing on and then on to the water and reflections.

If you should have any questions or comments just speak up.

Don't forget to Keep Scribbling!
Gemma

Endangered Reflections, Work in Progress 4

Hello All,

Here's another update to my "Endangered Reflections" piece.

This leopard is an Amur Leopard, which is critically endangered.  There are approximately only 60 left in the wild.  I took the reference photo of this beautiful animal while at a sanctuary in Montana.  He is an incredible animal, it's to bad there are so few left in the wild.

This image of my progress is just a small part of the total piece.  I'm really looking forward to starting on the reflections and the log he's standing on.  I'll start all of that ass soon as I have the leopard done.  I have the background done already I tend to always do the background first, if I don't I at least have it completely planned a head.  Although it may look like the part I have already finished looks like it's done I will continue to tweak it as I go, I find that's necessary as I complete the surrounding areas.

Title:  Endangered Reflections
Size:  22" x 12"
Medium:  Colored Pencil
Surface:  Suede Mat Board
Reference Photo: My photo, take while in Montana.

If you should have any questions or comments don't hesitate to speak up.  Don't forget to Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

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Endangered Reflections, WIP

Hello All,

Here's another update to my "Endangered Reflections" piece.

This leopard is an Amur Leopard, which is critically endangered.  There are approximately only 60 left in the wild.  I took the reference photo of this beautiful animal while at a sanctuary in Montana.  He is an incredible animal, it's to bad there are so few left in the wild.

This image of my progress is just a small part of the total piece.  I'm really looking forward to starting on the reflections and the log he's standing on.  I'll start all of that ass soon as I have the leopard done.  I have the background done already I tend to always do the background first, if I don't I at least have it completely planned a head.  Although it may look like the part I have already finished looks like it's done I will continue to tweak it as I go, I find that's necessary as I complete the surrounding areas.

Title:  Endangered Reflections
Size:  22" x 12"
Medium:  Colored Pencil
Surface:  Suede Mat Board
Reference Photo: My photo, take while in Montana.

If you should have any questions or comments don't hesitate to speak up.  Don't forget to Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

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WIP, Second Update

Hello All,

Here's a small update to my Amur Leopard.  This is just a very small section of the full piece.

Title:  Endangered Reflections
Size:  22" X 12"
Medium:  Colored Pencil
Surface:  Suede Mat Board
Reference Photo:  My photo, taken while in Montana.

Comments are welcome!  Keep Scribbling!!

Gemma

Endangered Reflections

Hello All,

It is so nice to be back working on my artwork for myself; it’s been a long time.  With the book and the Craftsy online course I just haven’t had the time to work on my own stuff.

I took the photo of this Amur Leopard while I was at a wildlife sanctuary in Montana.  This will be one of the “Reflection” series I started a while back.

Size:  22” x 12”
Medium:  Colored Pencil (Prismacolor, Lyra, Colorsoft and Derwent Studios)
Surface:  Champagne colored suede mat board
Title:  Endangered Reflections
Reference:  My own photo

The first image is the reference photo and the second image is just a small section of the piece I'm working on.

I'm still working on this area and still need to push the values a bit more.  I thought I'd post a work in progress of this piece.

It's so nice to be back working at my own art!

Don't forget to keep scribbling!!
Gemma

Hello All,

I thought I would repost the Scratchboard piece I did titled "Pride and Glory".  I had it professionally photographed and this looks more like the original piece.  I'm much happier with the image now.

This was done on Ampersand's Black Scratchbord and then colorized with Derwent Inktense Colored Pencils.  I used the Inktense as watercolor pencils and painted on the color.  The size is 14" x 11".

I am really enjoying the scratchboard!

Don't forget to keep scribbling!!
Gemma

My Craftsy Video Course

Hello All,

Craftsy is still running a sale on my "Pet Portraits in Colored Pencil" online course.  It's currently on sale at 50% off.  If you go to this link, you will be able to take advantage of the sale:  http://glassgems.net/videos.html

On that page there are several other courses that I recommend and many of them are also on sale.  I just finished watching the "Essential Guide to Photoshop", it was a great course and I highly recommend it.

Keep Scribbling!
Gemma

Make today, showcase forever! Save on Craftsy classes via my special link, above and help support Glassgems Studio!

Hello All,

I just got some more good news!  Two of my pieces of artwork have been accepted into the Artist for Conservation Annual Exhibition!  One of them will be in the live show in Vancouver, Canada and both will be in the online show.

The two pieces that were accepted are "Hear me Roar" and "Critically Endangered: Amur Leopard".

Don't forget to keep scribbling!
Gemma

Hear Me Roar

Critically Endangered; Amur Leopard

Craftsy is having a big Mother's Day Sale! You can take a look at some of the Online Courses that I recommend here: http://glassgems.net/videos.html

Pride and Glory

Hi All,

I  just finished a new scratch board piece.  This piece was done on Ampersand's Scratch Board and then colorized with Derwent's Inktense Colored Pencils.

I really enjoyed doing this piece, I find the scratching so relaxing.

Title:  Pride and Glory
Size:  11" X 14"
Medium:  Scratch board and Watercolor Pencils

Don't forget to Keep Scribbling!
Gemma

Hi All, I'm running a half off sale, for one week, on my Pet Portraits in Colored Pencil, online course. To receive the 50% sale click on this link:  http://www.craftsy.com/ext/GemmaGylling_5003_H

Pet Portraits in Colored Pencil, Online Course, Released!

Pet Portraits in Colored Pencil

Hi All,

My new Craftsy, online video course is finally released!

 The title of the course is "Pet Portraits in Colored Pencil".  I am very excited about this online course and I hope you will enjoy it!  Click here to purchase the course.




The course includes:

• 7 HD video lessons with anytime, anywhere access
• Class materials, including supply lists and reference images
• Hours of close-up instruction
• Answers from Me in our virtual classroom

Don't forget to Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

Hi All,

There is just two spots left in my Total Wildlife Workshop in Montana.

If you're interested you can go to this link for the details:  http://glassgems.net/workshops.html 

We are also offering an optional "Birds of Prey Photo Shoot" for all of you bird lovers out there.  

This should prove to be an exciting workshop!

Don't Forget to Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

Hi All,

Yayyyyyyy!!!!  My new online video course will be released in just 2 weeks.  The course is titled "Pet Portraits in Colored Pencil".  To have a chance to win this new course register here:  http://www.craftsy.com/ext/GemmaGylling_Giveaway

The lucky winner will receive their free course on April 13th!!

Don't forget to keep Scribbling!
Gemma

Online Video Course

Hi All,

I am so excited that my new online video course will soon be released.  I can't tell you to much about the details, at this time, other than it will be a course on animals and will be released in April.  I will soon have a contest to win the course for free, so please keep checking back.  The course will be thru http://craftsy.com which is a great company!  If you should decide to buy the course once you buy it is yours to play and replay as many times as you want.

The other thing I wanted to remind you of is my new book on Cats both wild and domestic is now available.  You can get a signed copy of the book thru my website at this link:  http://glassgems.net/workshops.html

Here is one of the projects from the book:

The Aristocats

Don't forget to Keep Scribbling!!!
Gemma, CPSA, AFC

My Book is Finally Released!!

A Signed Copy Now Available Online!

Hi Everyone!

Well my book is finally available online!  You can purchase a signed copy from my website at this link:  http://glassgems.net/workshops.html

I am so thrilled that it is now released, I hope you enjoy it.  

You can only get a signed copy from my website but it is also available at:
http://annkullberg.com/collections/books-more/products/cp-cats

Or... it can also be purchased at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Here's a summary of you can find inside the book:

• Learn 11 different kinds of strokes to use when drawing cats.
• 16 mini-demos & 4 full step-by-steps.
• Over 180 images included.
• Practice and perfect the art of drawing expressive cat eyes.
• Create soft blended backgrounds for your cat portraits with confidence and skill.

Every step accompanied by large, beautiful drawings and easy-to-follow, comprehensive instruction. CP Cats is a thorough, generous book that's destined to soon become used, worn and well-loved. You'll be creating award-winning portraits of your favorite felines in no time!

Don't forget..... Keep Scribbling
Gemma 

Artists for Conservation Gallery Tour

Hi Everyone!

OMG.... I just got notification that my Colored Pencil Drawing was selected from the Artists for Conservation Exhibition in Vancouver, BC, Canada, to join the Gallery tour. 50 paintings were selected from the exhibition to go on the gallery tour.

First stop will be in Tucson, AZ at the Desert Museum, January 10th thru March 8th, after that will be in Florida (dates and details still being ironed out). I am definitely doing the happy dance!

Don't forget.... Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma