Tuesday 20 August 2013

20/08: CAN YOU TELL WHAT IT IS YET??

Made a start on a coloured pencil drawing today.   I couldn't decide whether to work on black or white paper but in the end I decided on black.

Its going to be A3+ size so the Canson Black Pad I have isn't large enough - annoying when its just a mm or so too narrow for the mount/frame.    I found a piece of dark grey/black sanded paper in my paper stock.   Its a one-off piece that I ordered from one of the mainstream art suppliers but sadly I didn't keep a  note of the brand.

I'm rather disappointed as the grit/sand is easily removed and leaves nasty white spots which are difficult to disguise.    I will continue with this picture on Thursday before deciding whether to keep it or scrap it and start again on a white paper.

So this is just a teaser - I've cropped it considerably but can you guess what it is going to be??


8 comments:

  1. Looks like a gorilla to me.

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  2. My husband first thing in the morning?

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  3. Polly, I swear I've never seen your hubby first thing in the morning ..... honest !!! :-)

    Good guess Jo

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  4. It would be a shame if you decide to scrap it as the eyes are great. Actually, all we can see looks good right now.

    LOL @ Polly!

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  5. Thanks Jan
    I'm working with very sharp points on the pencils to get fine detail and this is what is causing the problem of the surface 'grit' being removed I think ... wouldn't be so bad if the 'bald bits' were black, but they are white so stand out like the proverbial sore thumb.

    I hope not to have to start again but we'll see how it goes tomorrow

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  6. I guess gorilla too :) Looks great.
    It is annoying when paper/support acts in unfavorable ways !

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  7. Hi Lene
    I agree .... then its that tough decision as to whether to persevere or cut your losses and start again.
    Today I'm going to persevere and final decision tonight!

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  8. Incredible use of coloured pencil Sue (as always!)

    Look forward to seeing if it is a gorilla or not.
    Karen

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