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!
love the colours Rose :)
ReplyDeleteYes 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!
ReplyDeleteI like the emotion of the background in this one. It's like the flower is bursting forth!
ReplyDeleteI like the colors and vitality. Is this on Pastelbord? I am going to try CP on that .... one day. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies. It's always fun to experiment, and I think I'm even learning! :D
ReplyDeleteJo, this is just bristol board smooth. I do plan to try Pastelbord, maybe even this afternoon!