I’m happy to say that my plan to begin sketching and drawing again has not fallen to the wayside like the fate of so many other projects. (…ahem, trying to shirk that reputation). So, here is a recent glimpse behind the scenes of my easel.
I chose to work with water color pencils, a favorite method of mine (you can find these at most craft stores). The work is simple but requires a few finishing touches. It involves sketching and coloring the objects first then completing them with a layer of water carefully brushed over the colored pencil markings.
When you have a moment of peace and quiet (even if it is fleeting), I recommend grabbing a pencil and jotting down a few sketches…it doesn’t have to be great or even good! But you see things so differently when you focus your eye on drawing it. Details that you never noticed suddenly make themselves apparent and you wonder how you missed them all this time! Have you had this experience before? And if so, what did you discover?
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Emily says:
Apr 15, 2011
Hil! Wow, your work is beautiful. What wonderful colors and detail. Beautiful indeed.
marion says:
Apr 15, 2011
You should put in a picture of your wedding invitation….it shows some of your artwork.
Hilary Walker says:
Apr 15, 2011
Hmmm…I just might do that!
Kevin says:
Apr 16, 2011
Very impressed with your artwork! You never cease to surprise me with how talented you are in so many areas. You’re getting pretty good with that camera of yours, too!