It's been a while since I last did a serious pencil drawing so I decided to put that right. I've always believed that Drawing helps us tremendously with our painting. 
Not only does it help us to outline our subject before picking up our brushes, but it teaches us a lot about tonal values. I also have to admit that I am much more 'at home' with a pencil in my hand, than a brush. I enjoy painting, but I always feel more satisfied with my drawings than my watercolours.
Not only does it help us to outline our subject before picking up our brushes, but it teaches us a lot about tonal values. I also have to admit that I am much more 'at home' with a pencil in my hand, than a brush. I enjoy painting, but I always feel more satisfied with my drawings than my watercolours.
Well you are good with a pencil John, but your recent paintings show that you know how to paint a watercolour as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you Keith, I appreciate that very much.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is just lovely! Very beautifully done John :0)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI have to hand it to you John, you are really good with a pencil. Looking at the detail in this sketch, I can understand why it took you 5 or 6 hours, but the end result was well worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteThanks Frank. As you know I've often tried to loosen up, but at the end of the day, I think this is where I'm most comfortable .... a pencil in one hand and a rubber in the other. lol.
ReplyDeleteI too feel more at ease with the pencil, and tortured with the brush, but cannot stop trying... What the heck is that about?
ReplyDeletelike both your pencil and paintings. very nice.
I know what you mean Barbra. Thanks for the comment ;-)
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