Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Beauty, a more finished version of Sketchbook Tuesday


Beauty
8" x 10" colored pencil on bristol

So, originally I had planned to just have a rough sketch of this horse. But then the more I worked on it the more I realized that it didn't really suit her. She was so elegant and refined, like an equine Audrey Hepburn, that I kind of felt like she deserved a more finished piece.

And I'm pretty sure that I used up an entire colored pencil in this process. Those big, dark shapes on her shiny coat and pretty face from the sun made this drawing go pretty quickly, even if it did wear my pencil down to a little, tiny stub.

I think I'm going to use this drawing as my reference for an acrylic painting. I'd love to experiment with some different colors in her black coat. And I think the simple shapes on her body would leave a lot of room for some nice, expressive brushwork.

What do you think? Acrylic or watercolor for this girl?

And thanks for all the blogoversary well wishes. You guys made me smile. :)
Posted by Crystal Cook at 5:50 AM
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19 comments:

  1. CrystalJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    I think that Beauty would be "beautiful" in any medium. :-)

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  2. Virginia FloydJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Beautiful, Crystal! The texture in her coat is amazing! I'll let you choose your preferred medium.

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  3. Carol BlackburnJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Yes, she is stunning, Crystal. I hope you do an acrylic.

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  4. Studio at the FarmJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    She is an Audrey Hepburn!!! And you know me ... I;d say watercolor, but I' think she will be exquisite in any medium.

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  5. Jenny LeeJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    As the name suggests BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  6. Gretchen Bjornson ARTJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I'd love to see it in both. Such wonderful lights and darks. And if her coat is black...you could pull out some amazing blue highlights with acrylic.

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  7. Sandra BusbyJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Wow - It's gorgeous! Any medium at all! What ever you think, I'm sure it will be amazing!

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  8. FranzJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Whatever means you choose, you create always works of art!

    Brava!!

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  9. Carrie Waller WatercolorsJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Gorgeous Crystal!!! The lighting is so dramatic and she is a beauty. I used to save all of my colored pencil shavings and make collages with them. Your kids could do fun projects with them also.

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  10. Stan HughesJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Nice composition. All those in favor of acrylic rase your hand.

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  11. Gary KeimigJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    beautiful job Crystal. I agree. this horse at least how you have presented it-could not have stood without the way you handled it. Loved those cheeks and lashes from last post.

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  12. yashaJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Great lighting on this.You are equally good with both the medium and be it watercolor or acrylic your work is a treat to eye.

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  13. PrabalJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Lovely. She looks very elegant of course. And talking abt mediums.. Go ahead do it in any nedium you like. Anyway you'll stun us.

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  14. Diana MarshallJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Yes she is a very refined lady, a beauty and beautifully drawn.

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  15. PatJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Gorgeous!
    I think you should do... one in each :) xx

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  16. Ann BucknerJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Simply beautiful work.

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  17. Meera RaoJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    beautiful composition and nice play of light and shadows -- will look forward to seeing it in other media :)

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  18. hmuxoJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    You would make a perfect painting with whatever medium you choose but I would like to see a watercolor.!! She's beautiful.

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  19. JANE MINTERJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    just beautiful !

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