wolf pup sketch
This sketch was kind of an experiment to see what kind of variety I could get with my marks. All that I used here was a 6B pencil (which used to be my favorite, but now I find a bit too soft) and a kneaded eraser, no finger smudging or tortillons or anything like that.
While I was working on it I kept thinking that it wasn't turning out, I didn't think I liked it, and maybe I should just trash the whole thing. But I really hate to abandon a project so I just kept pushing through. When I was finished I put the sketch aside and didn't look at it for a while. So when I finally turned it over and saw it I was pleasantly surprised. I kinda liked it now.
Isn't it funny how that works? Just a little time away from our work and we're able to see it in a different light. I always love to put a painting away at night and then look at it again in the morning, there's almost always something there that I didn't see the night before. Some part of the painting that I really like that I don't even remember doing. Does that happen to you too?
And thanks for all the encouragement and tips about my oil painting question. :) You guys are awesome. But,I have decided not to try oils right now. I just really don't have the time to devote to learning a whole new medium. But, one day I will. Maybe when all my kids are in school.
And, for those of you who suggested I do a painting of my half eaten apple still life, you will want to keep an eye on my upcoming works in progress because I have a piece I think you will love. :)
Oh, good! You're doing the half eaten apple thing. :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I look at your art, I'm always impressed with the eyes. You do them particularly well.
Beautiful pup, Crystal. You can tell it's young without being told and that's a plus. You capture the youth in everything so beautifully no matter which medium you are using.
ReplyDeleteVery nice sketch, Crystal! He has a sweet look out of his eyes that is endearing.
ReplyDeleteIn answer to your question, yes! Most of the time when I finish a painting, my enemy within is telling me it isn't very good and what makes me think I can paint? The next day I often find something that I like about it. I thought it was because I'm so new at it.
I guess even accomplished painters always think they could have done better. The better you get, the better you think your painting should be!
Oh I really like that one. I agree with MT, the eyes are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI'm finding out that oils have a lot of learning. I'm currently looking for some good books about them.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you - So often I put something away for a couple of days and see it entirely differently when I look again. Yor wolf is gorgeous! :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely pup! I'm glad you aren't going to jump into oils quite yet, I think you are wise to wait a little while and focus on your family and what you currently love. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is really a stunning sketch, that pup looks so soft. You just want to reach out and pet him/her. Maybe someday I'll get in the habit of sketching.
ReplyDeleteOh, and can't wait to see some little bites out of apples. I'm sure it's adorable:)
ReplyDeleteI love the eyes -- you know how to give 'life' to a simple sketch!
ReplyDeleteHe does look nice , with soulful eyes...it was great that you decided to push it!
ReplyDeleteI love those eyes.. It makes you feel the presence. And the stuff that you talked about happens to me too.Immediately after I have finished something when either I hate it or dont like it so much I keep it away and look at it the next day and then I dont find it so bad. :)
ReplyDeleteHey, I just noticed - you're almost to two hundred followers. Woo. You are a FINE artist!
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