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[piasharn]

You know, I think I'm starting to get a handle on watercolours... I don't think it will ever become my medium of choice, since I simply don't have the temperment for it, but it makes for a nice variation. Besides, you can get such wonderful effects with it.

(It does look a bit better IRL... My scanner isn't the best on the market, so it doesn't capture every variation and nuance perfectly.)

I started this piece some time ago, when I was still going to Life Drawing classes. Most of the work was done in a 20 minute session. I came back later to smooth things out and add some more detail.

I'm still not entirely happy with it, but that's normal for me. (Trust me, I can find flaws in everything I do.) Overall, though, I'm am rather pleased with the results, especially considering how frustrating I have found this medium to be.

Comments

[travellyr.livejournal.com]

From just looking at this over the 'net, I would have thought it was pencil, b/c that's how beautiful your lights and darks look. And congratulations on getting a good angle- most drawing class pieces don't look much like ART since it's mostly for technical skill... but this is a very visually interesting piece.
Nice work!


(and I don't have the patience and skill for watercolors either.)

[piasharn.livejournal.com]

"And congratulations on getting a good angle- most drawing class pieces don't look much like ART since it's mostly for technical skill... but this is a very visually interesting piece."

Well, I've had some teachers that not only demanded skill but composition as well. They certainly helped nudge me along. Although in order to get a nice view, I sometimes had to sacrafice comfort. You should see some of the akward positions I've crammed myself (and my drawing board) into just to get an interesting perspective... ^^;;;