Ok, so this isn't the usual post on here. But there's a number of factors....... I'm still getting to grips with coloured pencils as a medium so I've invested in some books. One of which I have now read from cover to cover several times and this one in particular is now proving to be the favourite. It has several exercises in the back, and this is my adaptation of exercise #1. The kids started back to school today, all be it for 3 days so its been a busy weekend getting things ready, and of course this Friday is the big wedding. Yes, we're having a small gathering at the house to celebrate the wedding, so there's a few preparations ahead..... SO this week I shall be opting out of IF, and probably wont get a lot else done picture wise. But to keep my hand in things I thought I'd practice from the hymn sheet so to speak and get to know this medium further. With that, I also had delivery of yet more colours from the range. I now have stock of just over half of the 120 in the Faber-Castell Polychromo range. It was like Christmas on Saturday when they were delivered. I really am liking these as a medium, but there's still so much to learn. I keep saying I want to do a step by step of how I get to one of my finished pieces, more from a learning point for me so I can look back and think 'you plonker', but I get so carried away once I start a piece that I forget to take the all important photos. This effort is by no means perfect, but I've learnt an awful lot in the 3 days its taken, and that's the most important part. Enjoy!
I honestly didn't think Id get this one finished in time..... I cant tell you how long this one has taken me, but its given me a really good chance to explore my new pencils. So this weeks theme was Journey, and here's my interpretation.
I was asked to do an owl for someone, and initial thoughts were OMG! I don't think I've ever looked at an owl in detail.... I have to say I really enjoyed doing it. And on researching the owl community they really are beautiful creatures.....
I got some new coloured pencils from the kids for mothers day! A new medium to completely get to grips with now, but here's the first attempt..... a chocolate cup cake!
Its been ages since I've done a bear doodle. I'll have to get some more done. Commission piece, Celia Bear.
Pretty Lace Basque, drawn for Fran.
Created for my little nephew, Dexter Lee Duncan. Belated birthday present, but something he can keep for life.
Right! - so last week was a bad week, and post op pain seemed to block out everything 'arty' in me! hence no posts for a while. Whilst recouping I researched the web for inspiration, and also thought back to childhood. It got me thinking of my younger years, and how every Christmas my Mum & Dad bought us a 'doodle art'. It was a poster size sketch of intricate detail, that came with basic colouring pens that I'd sit for hours colouring in. I loved all the detail in each one and it kept me quiet for hours, something I'm sure had been well thought of when purchasing by my mother.... with not being able to move much after the Op I needed something that I could just sit comfortably on the sofa and loose myself in. So here it is. A tree of Life, and this one belongs to my sister Caroline! Its worth zooming in on this one as there's so much in the tree... enjoy!
I don't know if its post Op, Cabin fever or just plain old Artistic block, but I've had a moment. This weeks IF was sent through 'TOY' is the word.... and I've been staring at a blank sheet for days now! I think I'm just going to have to just walk away from it this time as having a bad week after my Op......
This weeks IF is Cultivate.
I have been asked by number 2 son if he could be a subject as its always Belle Bee (Eli), so here it is little man! Introducing Lewligan!!!!!!!! I thought Lewis would be more inclined to cultivate something grose and slimey rather than anything pretty or floral......
I just want to say a big thank you to everyone who's showing an interest in the blog! Especially the kids who are showing such enthusiasm..... Eli, I'm sure yours has nothing what so ever to do with the fact that your almost a bonafide cartoon character!!!! This all started as somewhere to vent my artistic stumblings, but has now become something much more... with that, I now have a stash of pictures and no where to put them. If anyone genuinely has an interest in one of these please contact me to discuss details. They are all originals, not prints, and highly unlikely to ever be reproduced as there's just so many more ideas swimming around my head! email me @ eckyellis@googlemail.com. Genuine interest only please :D x
Happy Mothers Day mom. x X x
Ive been working on a piece that I wasn't going to post, well not until next week! I then started feeling guilty for not doing something in between. So I came up with this little one...... However Ive now got this weeks IF to do, so have decided to post them both anyway! Enjoy. And have a sunny weekend. x
Finally, this weeks posting for Illustration Friday. Stir.
I have to say, when I first thought of this I didn't envisage exactly how long this would take!!!! you live and learn as they say. Getting the night sky but keeping the stars as bright as possible has been an eye opener! I could have totally cheated and PS'd some neon stars in afterwards, but then I'd be staring at a very dull and dark sky on the original that's on the wall in my little work area....... its all experience
Ok, so this isn't the usual post on here. But there's a number of factors....... I'm still getting to grips with coloured pencils as a medium so I've invested in some books. One of which I have now read from cover to cover several times and this one in particular is now proving to be the favourite. It has several exercises in the back, and this is my adaptation of exercise #1. The kids started back to school today, all be it for 3 days so its been a busy weekend getting things ready, and of course this Friday is the big wedding. Yes, we're having a small gathering at the house to celebrate the wedding, so there's a few preparations ahead..... SO this week I shall be opting out of IF, and probably wont get a lot else done picture wise. But to keep my hand in things I thought I'd practice from the hymn sheet so to speak and get to know this medium further. With that, I also had delivery of yet more colours from the range. I now have stock of just over half of the 120 in the Faber-Castell Polychromo range. It was like Christmas on Saturday when they were delivered. I really am liking these as a medium, but there's still so much to learn. I keep saying I want to do a step by step of how I get to one of my finished pieces, more from a learning point for me so I can look back and think 'you plonker', but I get so carried away once I start a piece that I forget to take the all important photos. This effort is by no means perfect, but I've learnt an awful lot in the 3 days its taken, and that's the most important part. Enjoy!
