So, one of our goals in the moleskine exchange is to push each other out of our comfort zones. My idea here was to force us to work with preexisting conditions. The background was applied first, before I even knew what I would be drawing. I had used this technique on several drawings as of late and everything had turned out just fine. Then I drew in the picture with a bic ballpoint pen, with no pencil lines first. I think her raised arm looks like it doesn't attach to her body. I'll leave this for Dan to fix! The girl is based on this morguefile photo. Loosely based, since I was drawing in ink!Recently, I ordered a L&C 7020 brush, size 14. So, I procrastinated getting on with the drawing because I knew I would have this larger brush coming soon and I had hoped it would force a looseness. Well, let me tell you! This is indeed a fine brush which holds lots of water. But, it also keeps a very fine point allowing me to get all fussy with this! (still, I recommend the brush!)
Great drawing, and I think the arm looks fine. Love the colour of the flowers (ear rings?)
ReplyDeleteIt's terrific Raena! Can't wait to see what's next. Best show in blogland! :-))
ReplyDeleteI went to my blog and, whoa, there was a flash of color in the upper right corner! I got so excited! It's so great that we are doing this.
ReplyDeleteAs for your sketch - Caliente! I like this because there is a lot of chance for action on this page. I like that I am going to work on the color - never done that before, as you know. Thanks for that. Re the arm - I didn't notice any problem with the arm. But you said there was, so I stared and stared at it and the arm began floating off of her. Lord knows - expect a problem and one is created. I will figure it out later. My hunch is there is nothing to fix. I am also terribly impressed that this is so different from the reference photo. Great job! Can't wait to get it in the mail.
Thanks Pamo and Mary! Mary, yes they are earrings! Aren't they fabulous? Couldn't see myself in them, but I can love them on someone else!
ReplyDeleteDan: You've got your work cut out on this one! I think I may have figured out the floating arm. Do you see that line on the edge of her tank? It flows up from above the breast, looks like it connects with her neck and goes into the flower. Those were all separate lines that just happened to accidentally touch creating a guillotine effect for the arm. Think that's it? It would certainly be a learning experience for me, since I've never run into this problem before!
Me thinks that someone is worrying waaaay to much! She looks happy and colorful. Enjoy. Go tie the inner critic up and put her in the closet.
ReplyDeleteVibrant colors and I love the comp on this. Great job.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, the arm is fine. You're waaay over-analyzing. Like Dan said: CALIENTE! Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat Raena, I think the arm looks fine. (Amazing earrings)
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming portrait...Well done Raena... now we'll see what Dan can do... Oh... that arm... looks fine to me... tell your inner critic to Hush up.
ReplyDeleteOh this is so bright and cheerful. I can't wait to see what Dan adds. You did a great job Raena. I see nothing wrong with the arm either.
ReplyDeleteI got it today in the mail! It's so exciting to receive this book. And Raena wrote a nice note, and included her calling card! The colors are much more subtle in the original, giving it a soft feel. It is so interesting with the transparency of watercolors how the underpainting comes through the skin - a really excellent effect. The hair is phenomenal. Not quite sure how you Raena that. The eyes sparkle. All in all - great fun! You did wonderfully, Raena, now - what do I do?
ReplyDeleteHmmm..didn't mean to say "Not quite sure how you Raena that." Don't know how that happened - I hope I draw & paint the page better than I write.
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