All the festivities of the season aren’t able to keep away this melancholy. It comes and goes. I’m working on some miniature hot-air balloon ornaments that are turning out really cool so I’ll be sharing those soon. But not today. This month is already proving to be more difficult […]
Tag: pencil drawing
Holiday Sketch Book
Moonlight Maiden
I used Derwent Colour Soft pencils and ZIG Millenium pens to draw this maiden in the moonlight. I’m not a big fan of the scary stuff this time of year. In fact, the only witch I’ve ever been fond of is this one. But I do like to draw and […]
“Lady in a Marsh” Sketch
Butterfly Drawing with Hydrangea Petals
This is ‘purple’ week over at the Summer of Color challenge. My inspiration was The Purple Hairstreak Butterfly. I haven’t drawn anything in a while so I put my stamps, collage sheets, and stickers away for this one. I used my Derwent pencils–using ‘Imperial Purple’ for the dark shading on the […]
“I’ve Forgotten My Lines”
If you don’t know what to say to me these days, it’s OK. I don’t know what to say, either. I’ve forgotten all my usual lines and can’t seem to come up with any new ones. Does anyone have a script I can borrow for this next act?
“Skating to a Valentine Party”
A little Valentine drawing for my daughter… Made some changes and added lots of hearts: on her coat, on her shoestrings, on her hat,and stuffed in her pockets for her friends at the party. She’s also got a big Valentine for her best friend…behind her back. 🙂 Drew over the lines with permanent pens… […]
Pencil Drawing after Fragonard
Here’s my drawing practice project I’ve been working on these last two weeks. I use this book a lot when I’m looking for something to draw. It’s a thorough art history with lots of interesting information about the art and artists. It does contain all of the classic and contemporary nudes you […]
Drawing Practice–Angelina Ballerina
I needed a break from my serious portrait study and decided to draw something fun! My daughter loved Angelina Ballerina when she was younger and we still have all the books. Helen Craig’s illustrations are so whimsical and full of detail. I got my small sketch pad and pencil and drew […]