I had not idea what burnishing was and was surprised at how different a drawing can look once you add this technique. Has anyone else tried colored pencils lately?
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
What I've been doing lately...
I went to Ohio for a few days around July 4th, and when I got back I bought a book called "Lifelike Drawing in Colored Pencil, by Lee Hammond. I had been playing around with pencils in my prayer journal, but when I bought this book, I decided to try something new. This is one of my first attempts...
I had not idea what burnishing was and was surprised at how different a drawing can look once you add this technique. Has anyone else tried colored pencils lately?
I had not idea what burnishing was and was surprised at how different a drawing can look once you add this technique. Has anyone else tried colored pencils lately?
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4 comments:
wow....this is your FIRST attempt?!! it looks like you've been doing this for a long, long time....it's wonderful! i've mostly used watercolor pencils, but would love to someday learn more about colored pencils. thanks for the inspiration! :)
Wow! Very nice! You did a great job! I too may have to dig out my colored pencils!
This looks really great, Debbie! That's one thing I'd like to learn - to draw better. This looks wonderful!! You are inspiring me... :) Silke
Very nice Debbie. Have you ever tried mixing it up with watercolor pencils too? Fun!
Blessings,
Pam
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