OK, so no points for composition or color scheme on this one, but I was experimenting.
Treading Lightly
Above is a piece I've been playing around on. It was an attempt to use colored pencils in the more traditional, "light-touch" fashion. (And I did manage a light touch, until the end.) I also tried two new things: spraying a fixative for additional layers and spraying with a varnish.
When using a light touch, one needs lots of layers, so the fixative step was very useful!
The Big Stick
Spraying with a varnish was more an experiment in sealing it. Actually, it significantly brightened the colors and blended the strokes a bit, particularly where they were all one color. It was rather heart-stopping at first (although this is just experimental and not destined for anything), but then I decided I rather liked the effect the varnish brought.
So, all in all, a good fun play!
5 comments:
love the colours Rose :)
Yes the sealing / varnishing give it a nice finish doesnt it :)
I like the emotion of the background in this one. It's like the flower is bursting forth!
I like the emotion of the background in this one. It's like the flower is bursting forth!
I like the colors and vitality. Is this on Pastelbord? I am going to try CP on that .... one day. :)
Thanks ladies. It's always fun to experiment, and I think I'm even learning! :D
Jo, this is just bristol board smooth. I do plan to try Pastelbord, maybe even this afternoon!
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