Since my last post ( a long time ago ) we've been to Kenya and also to our home on Fuerteventura with my brother as our guest following the death of his wife (my Sister in Law). Life has been a bit 'full-on' so I've not had much time for art but now I need to get my backside into gear as exhibition deadlines are looming.
I have a couple of commissions to undertake in the next few weeks but always at the back of my mind is the need to get some coloured pencil works done. I've been a member of the UK Coloured Pencil Society for around 13 years. I've had work accepted into every International Exhibition for 12 years (one year I didn't have any work to submit) so I have earned Gold Status but would really like to get to Platinum status - work accepted into the Annual International Exhibition on 15 different occasions. Just 3 more to go.
We celebrated my 60th birthday in Kenya this year (June) and I have thousands of photos in my reference files but I think most are suited to pastels rather than coloured pencils so I've fallen back on 'human' portraits for my cps.
This is a lovely guy we encountered in July in Corralejo, Fuerteventura. We took my brother to a beach bar near our house to listen to a fabulous saxophonist who plays every Friday afternoon - she is stunningly beautiful and manages to play and dance (in heels) on the sandy beach. As we were watching/listening to her performance this guy came up and started dancing with her. He has a wonderful smiley face (and dances beautifully) so couldn't resist photographing him (with permission).
I gave up with this halfway through as I couldn't get it past the 'ugly stage' but now I've had a few days break from it I intend to go back and refine it.
His name is Thierry. He is portrayed in pure coloured pencil on white pastelmat.
I have a couple of commissions to undertake in the next few weeks but always at the back of my mind is the need to get some coloured pencil works done. I've been a member of the UK Coloured Pencil Society for around 13 years. I've had work accepted into every International Exhibition for 12 years (one year I didn't have any work to submit) so I have earned Gold Status but would really like to get to Platinum status - work accepted into the Annual International Exhibition on 15 different occasions. Just 3 more to go.
We celebrated my 60th birthday in Kenya this year (June) and I have thousands of photos in my reference files but I think most are suited to pastels rather than coloured pencils so I've fallen back on 'human' portraits for my cps.
This is a lovely guy we encountered in July in Corralejo, Fuerteventura. We took my brother to a beach bar near our house to listen to a fabulous saxophonist who plays every Friday afternoon - she is stunningly beautiful and manages to play and dance (in heels) on the sandy beach. As we were watching/listening to her performance this guy came up and started dancing with her. He has a wonderful smiley face (and dances beautifully) so couldn't resist photographing him (with permission).
I gave up with this halfway through as I couldn't get it past the 'ugly stage' but now I've had a few days break from it I intend to go back and refine it.
His name is Thierry. He is portrayed in pure coloured pencil on white pastelmat.
He does have an interesting face, Sue. So glad to see you painting again!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday from me too. Hope it was a good one! I'm sure it was since you were in Kenya on a dream vacation!!!