Little Flower Girl5x7 inches
Coloured Pencil on drafting film
Oh what fun I had doing this piece, especially after doing a few graphite works. I just loved doing the colours and textures and was quite happy with it until I started on the legs, where I struck a few problems with the darker shadows. Not to worry - I have decided to frame and keep this piece (something I rarely do) because the colours make me happy. A huge thank you to Juno Kughler Carlson from Artist Friends Network for supplying the gorgeous reference photo. :)
17 comments:
Wow Karen! Not only is this beautifully done but you have remarkable patience for patterns. Check out all those stars, my goodness!!!
I would keep it too if it was my drawing. About how long did this one take?
Mona, you always say the loveliest things. I was doing all the little stars and flowers whilst listening to Idol (Australian) and it was very relaxing.
Yep, you sure have some patience, wonderful piece, I love the hat and flowers!
Thank you so much Sam! :)
Oh she's so sweet! And so masterfully created! I'd have a hard time parting with her as well! I do the same thing - zone out and lose track of time while painting. I bought a Kindle that just arrived today, so now I'm afraid it will be even worse...I'll be losing myself in the audiobooks as I paint!
It just makes you wish there were more hours in the day, doesn't it Deb!!! What is a Kiindle?
I have an award for you on my blog, please pick it up if you like)
Thank you so much for the award Sam - I am blown away by your artwork!!!!!!
this is just precious Karen. You are doing such amazing work.
Just wonderful as always Karen! I can see your technique and skills growing ever stronger (if that's possible-for you to get even better!) Thanks for sharing your work.
Such wonderful words and so encouraging Melody and Gary - it means a lot - thank you!!!!
Even though I love your graphite work, I can see why you are happy to be back doing color again. This one makes me happy too. I love the way you've handled the light and as said, the patterns!
Thank you Barbara - I'm so glad it makes you happy too!!! :))
Your children are just precious. Your work is wonderful. I can't make up my mind whether I like the graphite with color touches or your color work better. Both are just superb. I have to laugh at "zoning out". I do too, altho I can't listen to books on tape when painting. Can't concentrate enough (on both, guess I'm one of those who can just do one thing at a time!) I could listen when I used to carve and when I did scratchart. Scratching large areas of fur was monotonous and didn't take alot of thought!
Thank you so much Carol - I know just what you mean. We all work differently and whatever creates the most productive environment is the go!!!
Karen, you did a beautiful job. I just love the gentle glow of color in this piece. Just lovely!
Well it was your gorgeous photo Juno and it was an absolute joy to draw!!!!
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