Currently my favourite medium is Pen & Ink. I call it Pen and Ink even though I use Micron Fineliner pens. I suspect Pen & Ink usually means a dip pen and a bottle of ink and I'm happy to be put right on that if any of my followers know the answer.
Though I am usually very comfortable shading and defining textures with a pen, on this occasion I struggled. As can be seen from the reference photo, the ground immediately around the cottage had contours, but little by way of texture. I contemplated drawing every blade of grass but not for long .... that just wouldn't have worked. LOL.
As can be seen, I opted to define the contours with fine hatching lines with the occasional blade of grass here and there. It worked to an extent but I can't say I'm especially happy with the effect.
One thing I AM happy with is my decision to use Vermillion drawing ink to brush in the red roof. My initial drawing is shown on the right.
I wrestled with the decision for quite a while. I've seen black & white pictures with just a single object picked out in red, and I've always like the effect and artistry involved. So with caution thrown to the wind, I bit the bullet (mixing my metaphors well now), and dipped brush into ink. Initially, that red roof captures the eye and takes over the scene, but gradually the eye begins to wander. I'd love to know what you think.
Great idea to add the vermillion! I never would have thought about that. It adds depth to the whole drawing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy. I've decided to do more with red highlights like this.
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