Friday, December 10, 2010

Another doodlie-type post...


I know you're completely surprised to see a drawing of my hand--I just never do that! It is a modified contour that I went back and added some details and color to. Ignore the writing. I had some drawings above it that I had copied from other artists' sites. I really don't like posting stuff that I copied, so I cut them out. This was done on scrap w/c paper and will be pasted into my sketchbook. ('My Molie' is completely random. I'm not sure where it came from, but this is not a Molie!)



I actually don't remember where or how this came about. I often sketch while doing other things. I was testing out a technical pen I was just given and then testing the solubility of the ink. It's a simple sketch, but I like it.






This was done while watching a video online of how to paint trees with two colors. The two colors I've used are lemon yellow and prussian blue. I went back after the fact and added the lines with the same technical pen. This was an interesting exercise. Now, if I can just remember to do it like this! Sometimes I learn these things, then promptly forget to apply them.







This is a sketch of a sketch that I did. I was still playing with the technical pen. Messed up on the hand a little, but I liked the way the mouth and the nose came out. Splashed on the paint and called it Self-portrait #12 of 100. I'm moving along very slowly on this project. It's a good thing I didn't set a time limit!

All of these are on scraps of the canson XL 140 lb watercolor paper. I'm working on getting to know the paper a little better since I had such a rough start with it. I've got too much of it left to let it go to waste!

PS Thank you to all my new followers! I always try to find the blogs of all my followers, so I can follow you too. So, if I've not done that, it is because when I clicked your icon, it didn't give me a link. If you have a blog you would like me to see, please send me an email or a comment! I like to share the love!

19 comments:

  1. I like these sketches, particularly the 2nd with its varied background, it shows so well the peculiar beauty often given by looseness and transparency in watercolour painting. I also like the tree!

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  2. Thank you so much, Lucia! That looseness and transparency in watercolor is something I've struggled against since the beginning! Maybe it is finally sinking in!?

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  3. Love the experiments, especially the tree demo. What is your final assessment of the pen?

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  4. Hi Raena, Fun doodles! I like the expression on your self portrait. They're all wonderfully done. Oh, and the hand! Superb!

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  5. You have been on a posting rampage! Glad you are back. I always enjoy seeing your work and hearing your thoughts. Nice!
    Cool self portrait too.

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  6. Too cool, I really like your tree in two colors, Prussian blue is becoming my favorite blue... just did sky and ocean on a painting tonight... Prussian blue and water only... You are being very prolific lately, will you meet your goal for the year do you think?

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  7. Shirley: Thanks! I love the pens but there are some things to consider. They have to be washed thoroughly before being put away for extended periods of time or they can become damaged. And the set is actually quite expensive. The ink is waterproof, once dried. (Which is the ink that came with the set, btw.)

    Peggy: Thank you! You know, I thought about putting that hand as blind contour Friday, but it isn't true blind so I decided not to.

    Pamo: Thanks so much!

    Elaine: I'm learning to appreciate it a lot lately! As for meeting my goal, well not the one that I set as a resolution. I'm just hoping to break even with last year. That new goal, I think I'll make! :D

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  8. Interesting post with great sketches Raena. I also instantly forget things I've learnt, as you did with the tree.

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  9. Even on these little doodles your original style comes through. Looseness is something I find hard too, you are definately getting there.

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  10. enjoyed the sketches and the accompanying words...
    the words made me feel as if i were also with you while you did all these sketches...

    congrats...

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  11. You're very talented. Pen art is difficult, because every mark makes an impact on the piece, and takes it in new directions sometimes! I admire your control of the pen!

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  12. I enjoyed all of your sketches but really like the tree. The colors are so striking.

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  13. These are beautiful sketches, ones I would be proud of for sure. I love the tree. Your self-portrait - dare I say cute? I love the wide eyes.

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  14. Great!

    Keep on sketching Raena - a sketch a day keeps the cobwebs away.

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  15. I've always loved seeing your doodlie type of post ^^ They tell a lot about your journey

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  16. Wow Raena, you have been busy...great work.

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  17. I love your doodles and always admire your self portraits!

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  18. Hands are so tricky! I like the whimsical self portrait best of all!

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  19. These are all great sketches and I really enjoyed looking thru them. Nice work!

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