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

My Dog and I at the Dog Show

Hi All,

I thought I would post a video of my dog, Cage, and myself at the dog show yesterday.  He got the second leg of his CD title (Companion Dog).  He was such a good boy and the judge really like him!  Here's the link the video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8vGpkk81Q

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

Mountain Lion - Animal Totem

"Animal Totem"

Hi All,

The Mountain Lion I showed you in my last post was actually part of a larger piece called "Animal Totem".

I'm not so sure I'm happy with this but I guess we as artists often times come across that issue.  This is a piece I have been wanting to do for quite some time so I thought I would hit two birds with one stone.  I needed to create the workshop materials for the wildlife workshop I will be teaching in August of this year ,so I am using the mountain lion part of this for that workshop.  I continued on with it to create my vision I had with the Native American hidden in the clouds.  I have always been fascinated with the animal totems and the spiritual meaning of the animals, in ancient myths and stories, so I thought I would try to portray that feeling in this piece.  I'm not quite sure if I was able to capture that but hopefully this piece will move someone.  In those ancient myths the cougar symbolizes "Coming into Your Own Power".  I personally have always loved the Mountain lion/Cougar, it is one of my favorite animals.

This piece is piece is 100% colored pencil, done on light tan suede mat board and the size is 12" x 16".  If you have any questions or comments just let me know.

Keep Scribbling!
Gemma

New Mountain Lion Workshop

Mountain Lion, Colored Pencil Workshop

Hi All,

I just finished the drawing for my new workshop I will be offering.

The workshop will include a workbook with complete instructions on how to complete this portrait of a mountain lion.

The finished piece is 8" x 8", on light tan suede mat board and 100% colored pencils.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask and don't forget to "Keep Scribbling".
Gemma

Mountain Lion Work in Progress - 01

 Hello All,

It's been a while since I have posted so I thought I better post a Work In Progress of what I'm working on.

This is a Mountain Lion from Montana.  I took his picture about 3 years ago and have been wanting to do a piece on him for quite some time.

He is done with 100% Colored Pencil on light tan suede mat board.

The first image to the left is of his nose and muzzle.  The next I continued to work on his face, up the bridge of his nose and I put in his eyes.

The next image I am just continuing to put in the rest of his face.

This piece is 12" X 16".  To the right of the mountain lion head will be sky with clouds in the sky.  Hidden in the clouds will be an Indian Chief (head shot as well).  Hopefully this will work out the way I envision it.  I found a picture of an Indian Chief on a public domain site.  I plan on making it obscure so although it will be copied from that site, it is public domain and it will be very different from the original picture.  My plan is to call this piece "Animal Totem".

If you are wondering if I am going to finish the elephants...... I will finish them.  I just had to set them aside because I am working on my book which is the complete colored pencil guide to cats, both wild and domestic.  So..... anything I do right now needs to be cats.  This mountain lion piece will be in the book but only partially.  Parts of the lion will be demoed in the book and there may be a completed shot of it on a filler page.

I hope all of you are having a Happy Holiday, no matter what it is you celebrate.  This is a the time of the year to appreciate one another and I have to say I appreciate all of you!  Don't forget to keep Scribbling!!

Gemma

Sneak Peek to CP Cats Book

Domestic Cat, Green Eye

Hi All,

I know it's been a while since I have posted on my blog so.... I thought I would let you all know what I have been up to.

I have been very busy writing my book "CP Cats, the Complete Colored Pencil Guide to Wild and Domestic Cats".

With all of the requirements to creating a book, I really haven't had much time to do any other drawing.  I thought I would at least post a sneak peak of one of the demos in the book.  This image is the completed drawing for the domestic cat, green eye.

The book will include several exercises on how to do eyes, noses, ears, fur, several complete projects and much much more.  I'll keep you all posted as to when you can pre-order a copy of the book.

If you have any questions, let me know and most of all..... Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

Sessions with Colored Pencil Masters - Webinar

I am excited to announce that I was just selected as one of TEN TOP Colored Pencil Masters to be featured in a brand new Home Study Course called "Sessions with Colored Pencil Masters". My work will also be featured on Nov. 13 in an International webinar which gives a sneak peek of the course with tips, tricks and shortcuts from top Masters. To sign up for the webinar click here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/220486601 Even if you can't watch it live, sign up so you will get a link to the replay.

 

If you want to buy a copy of this new course at a special low price, go to www.ColorPENCILSecrets.com and use the discount code: GemmaG. You will get $10.00 OFF (even a SALE price). 

I am very excited to announce that my artwork will be in the Sandra Angelo, Colored Pencil Masters home study course.

The home study course includes 3 books and 2 DVD's, you can take it at your pace, at home.  Here's the link regarding the course:  http://www.discoverartwithsandra.com/pages.php?pageid=141

Keep Scribbling!
Gemma

Stokes of Genius, Best of Drawing 4, Art Book

Hi All,

I'm sorry I haven't posted much lately.  I have been really really busy creating my book titled "The Complete Colored Pencil Guide to Cats, Wild and Domestic".  With that being said, I most likely won't be posting much on my blog. I will try to keep you all posted but it won't be as often as before.

Strokes of Genius, Best of Drawing 4

I also wanted to take this opportunity to let you all know that my artwork is featured in the new book titled, "Strokes of Genius, Best of Drawing 4".  The book is now published and available online and in book stores and art stores all over.  Here is the information regarding the Strokes of Genius book;  http://www.northlightshop.com/strokes-of-genius-4.

My artwork will also be featured in the next Strokes of Genius book but that won't be available until next year.

Keep Scribbling!!  Gemma