Sunday, 1 August 2010

Old loves





Multi tasking today. Combining Sunday Sketches with working through The Drawing Lab (inspired from nature) and Mixed Media Monday where the prompt was to return to 'an old art love'.
Behold image 1 - sketch of flower
Until about 18 months ago, if I got my paints out it would inevitably be to paint something from nature - and as accurately as possible. This was copied from a beautiful photograph sent to me by Faerwillow - I won a giveaway of her photos. If you visit her site, you may just spot this one! She also sent me the most adorable Guardian Faerie to keep me safe. On the subject of giveaways - I think I shall have one of my own to celebrate reaching 200 followers... 8 to go!
I wasn't overly impressed by my sketch, so returned to my second old love... watercolours to see if I could improve things a bit.
Behold image 2 - watercolour washes
Hmm, I think I prefer acrylics, so much more forgiving. Now I return to my Drawing Lab lesson and consult additional media.
Behold image 3 - mixed media
The application of Inktense pencils, water and black & white ink pens as well as abstraction. Happier now, but clearly need more practice!
By WrightStuff at August 01, 2010
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27 comments:

  1. Laura1 August 2010 at 12:35

    i think they are all absolutely beautiful!
    blessings
    ~*~

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  2. Rebecca Anthony1 August 2010 at 13:08

    Really beautiful, I love them!!

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  3. Heather1 August 2010 at 13:34

    Lovely, really! I like oyur flowers.

    I love the addition of the pen and ink.

    Hope you get your 200 followers!!!
    happy sunday, and happy creating.
    xxoo
    Heather

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  4. Caterina Giglio1 August 2010 at 13:46

    looks so pretty and lots of fun methinks!!

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  5. Marlene1 August 2010 at 14:43

    They are all lovely and each holds a different appeal, I love black and white sketches so that is a perfect sketch to me. I also love to work with watercolor the softness is something that evokes romance when used with flowers. The inktense pencils and ink give it a sharpness that really brings out the flower. Great job all around.

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  6. lissa1 August 2010 at 15:10

    the final one looks quite wonderful & detailed

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  7. Tammie Lee1 August 2010 at 17:21

    I loved seeing all your stages and hearing what you did. I love how it turned out. So lovely.

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  8. Julia Christie1 August 2010 at 17:31

    I love how this evolved and the story behind it Lisa. Really delicate and beautiful. Love how the pen really makes it stand out.

    Smiles and happy Sunday!

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  9. Debbie1 August 2010 at 17:38

    Very lovey flowers, especially the final one with the ink detail. I like to watercolor too and your sketch and paintings really brought a smile to my face today. :-)

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  10. Priti Lisa1 August 2010 at 20:03

    I am glad you took the step-by-step pictures...That was really fun to see. And I think the flower is beautiful!
    xo

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  11. Jill1 August 2010 at 22:20

    Your flower is lovely - water colour is very tricky as you know, you are right, practice helps, but adding some pen work can help as you have shown. I am rarely happy working with watercolour alone.

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  12. Manon2 August 2010 at 02:36

    Love the flower!! Inktense rocks!! I adore mine!!

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  13. Rosie2 August 2010 at 08:49

    Wow!! You draw really well Lisa! I LOVE image 3 and I am now follower 193!! 'o)

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  14. johanna2 August 2010 at 09:01

    i envy you for these skills!! your drawing is absolutely professional! (i can´t draw, so i must stamp;))

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  15. Lori Saul2 August 2010 at 15:48

    Beautiful work - you have so many of your skills at work here. I love the subtlety yet with a painters detail. Brilliant!

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  16. Cindy Adkins2 August 2010 at 20:05

    Very, very beautiful! You are so talented!!!
    Hugs,
    Cindy
    xoxox

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  17. Silvia(Barnie)2 August 2010 at 20:39

    Wow, fantastic painting.

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  18. DMG2 August 2010 at 22:45

    I always love seeing an artist's process, especially when the end result turns out to be so lovely!

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  19. brandi3 August 2010 at 03:57

    ~wasn't impressed with your first sketch...well I AM...and then to add the watercolors...you made it come to life in a whole new dimision...so very beautiful and honored you felt moved by the photo to create away...l♥♥♥ve...may your guardian always be with you...much l♥ve and light upon you always~

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  20. Lenora3 August 2010 at 06:45

    We think you are too hard on yourself - we are looking late due to schedules, but love the changes and the final product! Great!

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  21. joanna3 August 2010 at 09:59

    All of them are gorgeous! I love how the pen makes the colours more intense! great sketches!
    xoxo

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  22. Kristin3 August 2010 at 15:29

    I love it - to see the evolution of it is such a treat! And I agree, I really like the final version with the ink details, Kristin xo
    PS Good luck on your 200 to come!

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  23. Kris Dickinson3 August 2010 at 15:51

    So beautiful!

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  24. ALTERED ARTIFACTS3 August 2010 at 16:14

    Oh so pretty :)
    Inka

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  25. Jenny3 August 2010 at 22:21

    Oh so lovely...great to see the series of pics too...so soft in the watercolor and pencils...

    Jenny x

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  26. Diane7 August 2010 at 00:22

    Oh, Lisa! This is gorgeous! Diane

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  27. ChatElaine7 August 2010 at 01:48

    A lovely painting and the finished painting has lovely detail! Very pretty!

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