Bobcat Running in the Snow - Work in Progress - 04, Finished

 

Hi Everyone!

I finally finished it!! I took a short break from this piece while recovering from knee surgery. While I was recovering, I was crocheting some afghans for friends and family.

I just finished this artwork and I think I'm satisfied with it at this point, I may go back and do a few tweaks..... we shall see. This piece is done with colored pencil on pastelmat card. This is a scan that I did but will probably repost it, when I have my digital guy photograph it for me. I just can't seem to get the colors perfect like the professional does.

Title: "Snow Much Fun"

Size: 12" x 18"

Medium: Colored Pencil on Pastelmat Card

Reference Photo Used: I took while in Montana at Triple D

If you have any questions or comments just speak up.

Keep Scribbling,

Gemma

Bobcat Running in the Snow - Work in Progress - 02

 

Hi Everyone!

I haven't had a chance to work to much on this piece but, I thought I would post an update anyway. I've had a really busy time so haven't had a lot of extra time to do art, hopefully this will change soon. As I move along it will most likely start looking like a bobcat running in the snow, for now this is it, LOL.

This is done with 100% Colored Pencil on white Clairefontaine Pastelmat Card and the size is 12" x 18". The image above is what I've gotten done so far.

I haven't come up with a title yet but do have several in mind. I'm kind of leaning towards, "Snow Much Fun" or "Pawsitively Chilly". Here is a list of the titles I have come up with so far, maybe you can help me out:

• Stay on Track
• Snow Much Fun
• Dashing Thru the Snow
• Pawsitively Chilly
• Up to Snow Good
• Wild at Heart
• Winter Wonderland 
• Rise and Glide
• Snow Way Out
• Frosty Fun
• Paradise Doesn’t Have to be Tropical 

The reference photo I used to create this work was taken by myself while visiting Triple D Wildlife in Montana. I was there in January 2018 and I absolutely had a blast. I have to say it was interesting, for this California girl, to be there in the snow. I got a ton of photos while I was there, and I'm sure, I will do more artwork from that photo shoot. At this point I've already done 4 others. I posted the reference photo in the first posting on this work in progress.

If you have any questions or comments don't hesitate to speak up.

Keep Scribbling!

Gemma

Bobcat Running in the Snow - Work in Progress

Hello All,

It's been a while since I posted "work in progress" so I thought I would post my newest piece I'm working on.

This is done with 100% Colored Pencil on white Clairefontaine Pastelmat Card and the size is 12" x 18". The image is the first one above, and it's what I've gotten done so far, it's the upper left area of the artwork. I've also posted a closeup (second image down, above) so you can take a look at the snow flakes I have done so far.

I haven't come up with a title yet but do have several in mind. Here is a list of the titles I have come up with so far, maybe you can help me out:

• Stay on Track
• Snow Much Fun
• Dashing Thru the Snow
• Pawsitively Chilly
• Up to Snow Good
• Wild at Heart
• Winter Wonderland 
• Rise and Glide
• Snow Way Out
• Frosty Fun
• Paradise Doesn’t Have to be Tropical 

The reference photo I used to create this work was taken by myself while visiting Triple D Wildlife in Montana. I was there in January 2018 and I absolutely had a blast. I have to say it was interesting, for this California girl, to be there in the snow. I got a ton of photos while I was there, and I'm sure, I will do more artwork from that photo shoot. At this point I've already done 4 others. The reference photo used is below.

If you have any questions or comments don't hesitate to speak up.

Keep Scribbling!

Gemma

CPSA Best of Show and Cippy Award

Hello All,

Well, I just got home from the Colored Pencil Society of America's 25th Annual Exhibition and was blown away to find out that my artwork, "BFFs - Save the Elephants" was awarded the Best of Show and Cippy award.

This award has fulfilled a long-time dream and sought-after goal of mine.  While on the stage and receiving the award, I went numb, started crying and just kept thinking...please... just point me in the direction I am supposed to go.  Needless to say, I was absolutely thrilled!!!

The one thing I would like to say to all of you is to, keep trying, keep your goals in mind and keep working at it.

Don't forget to keep scribbling!!
Gemma

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

Endangered Reflections, Work in Progress 6

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

Critically Endangered; Amur Leopard

Critically Endangered; Amur Leopard

Hello All,

Here is my latest piece.  It is done with 100% Colored Pencil on Suede Mat Board.

This magnificent animal is one of the top ten "Critically Endangered" animals.  This is an Amur Leopard.  It is said that there are only 40-60 left in the wild.  It's such a shame that there are so few left in the wild.

If you have any questions or comments let me know.  Don't forget..... Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

Animal Totem; Cougar and the Cloud Spirits

"Animal Totem; Cougar and the Cloud Spirits"

Hi All,

I am very excited to announce that my colored pencil artwork titled, "Animal Totem; Cougar and the Cloud Spirits" has been accepted in the Colored Pencil Society of America's 21st Annual International Exhibition, in Brea, CA.

The exhibition will be at the City of Brea Art Gallery, July 31st thru September 13, 2013.  I'm looking forward to viewing the show while attending the convention, one of my favorite things to do every year.  I entered two pieces, this one and the two bobcat kittens titled, "Double Trouble".  Only one piece can be accepted so I will probably enter the bobcats again next year.

If you have any questions or comments feel free to ask.  Don't forget to "Keep Scribbling"!
Gemma

Bobcat Kittens "Double Trouble" 2

Double Trouble

I did some more tweaking on this piece.  I didn't like the way the side of the faces was working along with some suggestions from my treasured friend and expert artist, Arlene Steinberg.

Anyway...... I made some corrections, let me know if you think it works!

Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

Bobcat Kittens "Double Trouble"

"Double Trouble"

Hi All,

As I mentioned before I am in the process of creating a book titled, "CP Cats, A Complete Colored Pencil Guide To Wild and Domestic Cats".

I just finished one of the full projects for the book, they are a pair of Bobcat kittens, I had so much fun photographing them that I just had to do a piece from that photo shoot.

It's 100% colored pencil and done on tan suede mat board.  The title of the piece is "Double Trouble", the size is 12" x 10" and I did it from my own photo reference.

Unfortunately I can't give much information on how I created it because that is all in the book.  If you should have any comments or questions, just ask and I will try to answer what I can without giving away too much of what is already in the book.

Keep Scribbling!
Gemma

Mountain Lion - Animal Totem

"Animal Totem; Cougar and the Cloud Spirits"

Hi All,

I did some more work on this piece and I think I like it better.  Also, the scan is a lot truer to the real piece.  I worked on the clouds and faded out the Native American a bit more.

This will be one of my Colored Pencil Society Of America entries.  If you should have any questions or comments let me know.

Keep Scribbling!  Gemma

CPSA Silent Auction Donation WIP Finished!

Hi All,

Well.... I'm calling this one done.

I titled it "Solitude", it's 100% Prismacolor colored pencils on an 8" X 8" piece of gray Suede Mat Board.

If you have any questions let me know.

And.... Keep Scribbling!
Gemma

CPSA Silent Auction Donation WIP 4

Hi All,

Actually I'm really pleased with the outcome of this piece so far.

I'm very close to being done so I hope to have it finished by the end of this weekend. I have dog training tomorrow so probably won't be able to finish it then but, for sure by Sunday.

I'm continuing to use the same layering technique on creating this. I can't express enough how the Suede mat board allows me to create fur very easily. I just love this support and if you haven't tried it yet.... you gotta give it a try.

I have several photo references of this wolf and others from the same photo shoot so I am sure I will be creating more artwork from this subject. He is a very beautiful animal and photographed very nicely. If you are wondering how I get some of these great shots you should visit the following site: http://www.tripledgamefarm.com. They have trained animals where they take you and the animal out to a natural site and you can take a bunch of pictures. I love going to this place, it has been a while since I have been so hopefully there will be another trip in the near future.

If you have any questions let me know and I'll be happy to answer them.
Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

CPSA Silent Auction Donation WIP 3

Hi All,

Well this guy is coming along, it looks like I am going to be able to meet the deadline, phew.

I'm continuing to use the same process as I have explained in the prior posts.

I'm really enjoying doing this piece, I love the wolf's fur and his colors. He really is a gorgeous creature!

If you have any questions let me know. Keep Scribbling!!

Gemma

CPSA Silent Auction Donation WIP 2

Hi All,

I'm sorry I haven't posted before this, I was on vacation and when we got back I came down with a really bad cold. We had a wonderful time while we were in Costa Rica but it was a real bummer coming down with a cold afterwords. LOL.

I am continuing to follow the same layering process as I described in the previous post. Again... as I mentioned so many times before, I love creating animal fur on the Suede Board, it allows me to add light, dark and medium colors as if I am painting with opaque paint rather than transparent colored pencil.

If you have any questions regarding the process I use, don't hesitate to ask in the comments area of this blog.

Enjoy and Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

CPSA Silent Auction Donation WIP 1

Hello All,

Here is my first update on the wolf. I probably won't get much done this week on this piece because I have a lot of stuff going on.

I plan on doing this piece with all Prismacolor colored pencils. It's done on gray Suede board. As you can see I haven't gotten to much done yet but I thought I would go a head and post the progress because it will be a week or so before I can work on it again.

When doing animal fur I lay down a medium color first then I add several light and dark colors on top of that. I keep playing with it until I get it where I want it. I always draw the fur in the direction it grows on the animal. This is very important to do to get that realistic look.

If you have any comments or questions just let me know.
Keep Scribbling!!! Gemma

CPSA Silent Auction Donation WIP

Hello All,

I was invited to donate an artwork to the Colored Pencil Society of America Silent Auction at the convention this year.

I decided to draw this wolf for the silent auction. I photographed him while I was in Montana a few years ago. What a beautiful animal they are!

I plan on doing the wolf on gray Suede Mat board and of course using colored pencils.

I have several shots of this wolf so I'm sure I will do more artwork from my reference photos in the future.

Be sure to check back because I will be posting updates of the progress on this piece. Don't forget.... Keep Scribbling!! Gemma