"Call of the Wild", Mountain Lion

"Call of the Wild"

Hello All,

Well... I finally finished it. This piece was a bit out of my comfort zone. I typically don't do graphite but I thought I would give it a try. I thought I would do a small portrait to play with it a bit. It's kind of nice working a bit smaller, I usually work quite large.

Title: "Call of the Wild"
Medium: Graphite Pencil
Size: 12" x 9"

Thanks for looking and Keep Scribbling!
Gemma

Endangered Reflections, Work in Progress 7

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

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

Endangered Reflections, Work in Progress 5

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

Endangered Reflections, Work in Progress 3

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

Endangered Reflections, Work in Progress 2

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

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

CP Cats! A Complete Colored Pencil Guide to Wild and Domestic Cats

Preliminary Cover to My New Book

Hi All,

The book is now with the editor.  It's getting real close to being released.

Keep checking back for the announcement of when it's available. 

You can also sign up for my email list so I can send you an email when it's officially released.  You can sign up for my email list at this link (scroll down to the bottom of the page):  http://glassgems.net/workshops.html

It's such a relief to have it so close to being done!!  Don't forget to Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma
 

Best in Show!!

Hi All,

I am absolutely thrilled!!!!  My Cougar titled, "Reflections" was awarded "Best in Show" at the Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, 2014 Animals Exhibition.

It was such a nice surprise to get that news!  If your interested in seeing the rest of the show you can view it online at this link:  2014 Animals Exhibition

I'm still working on the book and hope to have my part of it done this month.  We'll then have to go through some editing and designing the book itself but we are really really close.  I'll be sure to let all of you know when it's done.

I hope all of you are doing well and 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

Accepted in the Linus Galleries, Animal Exhibition

Rest Stop

Reflections

 

Hello All,

I am thrilled to announce that both of my pieces titled, "Rest Stop" and "Reflections" was accepted in the Linus Galleries, Animal Exhibition.  Both pieces were done with 100% colored pencil and suede mat board.

Keep Scribbling!
Gemma

Animal Art Exhibition - Special Merit

Double Trouble

I am thrilled to hear that my bobcat kittens, titled, Double Trouble, have been selected for a Special Merit Award for the Animals Art Exhibition at the Light Space & Time Gallery.  This piece was done with 100% colored pencils on suede mat board.

Here's the link to the exhibit:  http://www.lightspacetime.com/current-juried-art-exhibition/

Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

Scratch Board Art - "A Quiet Respect" Cougar

A Quiet Respect

Hello All,

As I'm sure some of you already know, my daughter has been very ill, she contracted the flesh eating bacteria.  She was in ICU for over a week, had three surgeries, but is now doing better.  She is currently in a rehab hospital that specializes in that kind of wound care and will be there for at least another couple of months, maybe more.  The last couple of months have been very scary for our family.  

While I was visiting her in the hospital all day long I thought I would try to do some scratch board art.  It is something I have always wanted to try.  What is so nice about scratch board is while I was sitting there for hours all I needed was the scratching tool and the scratch board.  

No don't worry..... I am still going to do first love, Colored Pencil, and I am continuing on my book but the scratch board was so therapeutic while I was sitting there for hours.  I did put my book on hold for a few months because of what we were going through but I will be starting back up on it in the next week or two.

This piece is titled "A Quiet Respect" done by scratching away the black ink to expose the white clay board under the ink.  I also did a little bit of colorizing with a few colored inks.  I came up with this title because I couldn't believe how much pain my daughter was going through and how well she is handling this horrible situation, she has needed lots of strength to go through this.

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

Colored Pencil Society Artists Reception

Dear Friends and Family,

You are invited to attend the 21st Annual Colored Pencil Society of America’s International Juried Exhibition, at the City of Brea Art Gallery.

My artwork is one of the 120 pieces of artwork that was selected to be exhibited in the show.

The Artist’s Reception for this exhibit, will take place on Saturday, August 3rd from 7-9 PM. There will be light refreshments at the reception. I will be there, along with many well know Colored Pencil Artists. You will be amazed at what can be created with colored pencils. Please stop by and say hi!

For information regarding the artist reception you can go to the following links:

www.breagallery.com

www.cpsa.org

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