Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Surplus / Illustration Friday: Fluid



Here's my first attempt at doing a watercolor sketch instead of colored pencil. Needs brighter bolder colors, I think, some more punch, but it was great to try.














10 comments:

  1. Super job for your first watercolor! I love his face and great job on the feet, too. I think those water jugs are going to be too much weight on his poor neck, though!

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    1. Thanks Cindy! It DOES look pretty heavy, doesn't it?? I love the vibrancy in your work.

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  2. Funny! He should just stay at the lake. You did so well for a first watercolor. Watercolor can be really hard, long time ago I put them aside for a while and tried oil and acrylics instead - much easier :)

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  3. Hi Pia -- he should totally just stay at the lake! Why lug all that stuff around? Thank you so much for your comments. I am enjoying looking at your work -- so full of life and nuance. Highlighter is great!

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  4. I like the sketchy quality you got with the watercolors! I'm drawn to the shadows at the bottom of the painting; I think it's the contrast that attracts my eye. The camel's shadow really roots him to the ground!

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    1. Thanks for your feedback! I appreciate it. Your ink and watercolor work is inspiring. Beautiful draftsmanship and personality.

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  5. What a wonderful take on the theme! The water jugs are an inspired touch!

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    1. Thank you! I was thinking about the weekend before when it seemed like I had purchased a lot of extra STUFF and was feeling a little weighed down with it :)

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    1. Graciás! I am enjoying your blog and beautiful collages.

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