Friday, March 30, 2012

Trying out tinted paper

This is not something I do normally, i.e. draw on tinted paper. I think the last one I did was this cast ref study. I used to think that drawing on tinted paper is like neglecting to learn the middle values, but I'm prepared to revise my opinion now. This is obviously a skill-set that needs be developed over time, and my usual slap-dash approach won't work since there's an enormous amount of subtlety involved in effectively using that mid-value tint. Also, the whites and the blacks need be discretely placed, i.e. not blended together or one will end up with a ghastly mud! So that's another skill one has an opportunity to develop with this approach. However, in the long run, I don't feel this will be my cup of tea since I lack the kind of patient dedication that can lead to truly wonderful work with this surface - lets see...

10" x 13", white chalk and charcoal pencil on dark gray tinted paper.




Ref image by Catskills-stock in DA.

5 comments:

  1. Nice work Fine Sir! , its good to Mix it up , keeps us on our toes !!!

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    1. Ms Sandra.. Heyy! And its good to see you :) Ballerina's like to be on their toes, LOL! Thank you for dropping by.

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  2. I will always be on my Toes :) , and will always have time for you !!

    thankyou Sen!

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  3. I really like the deep tones and her warm expression!

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    1. Thank you Andrew! Its a pleasure and an honor to have you here.

      Sandra... :)

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Thank you for your thoughtful opinion :)