![]() These pens are a joy to use, often a bit too thick a line for much of my drawing, but perfect for this one. I drew the design in one go – no pencil lines for anything, even though my letter S is a bit squiffy and there’s a wonky dangle. I started by drawing the black line art on dot grid paper with a black Papermate Ink Joy gel pen. One thing I’m sure of is that the prompt for day 4 – ‘spell’ – just spoke dangle design to me, and as I’ve made Friday #dangleday, well it was perfect that I worked on it today. Not that it’s all that important methinks. I’m a day behind in the Inktober Challenge as far as the calendar goes. Derwent Inktense Pencils – Madder Brown, Red Oxide, Sienna Gold, Willow, Mustard, Shiraz, Poppy Red, Leaf Green and Fern.Faber-Castell Pitt Graphite Matt pencil, 4B and a paper stump (tortillon).TWISBI Eco fountain pen, extra fine nib.Canson Imagine mixed media paper – 6.3cm x 21cm (2.5″ x 8.25″).Here’s a list of the materials I used in the video. There is a ‘Draw With Me’ video on my YouTube Channel, available to view from 1900 UK time this evening (19 May ’23). That is something for me to consider going forward for sure. Having said that, there have been a couple of pieces of artwork I’ve done recently where I’ve partly coloured them and I really like the effect, especially one where I’ve added shade first. The frustration comes in because it takes so much longer to add colour than it does to draw a design! Yet, when I complete the process and it all comes together I’m often really surprised and pleased with the end result. I always try to remember to scan my drawing in before I start to apply colour with traditional media if I mess up at least I have a clean copy I can add colour to digitally.Īlso, there are many times where I just get fed up of the process of adding colour and give up before completion. I doubt my choice of colours, and soon regret what I’ve decided to do. I get overwhelmed by the process at times. Perhaps once day I’ll manage to express these feelings succinctly in words.Īdding colour, however, is a another tale. I think what I’m trying to say is that I hope my art reminds you that beauty and wonder, times of peace and contentment, joy and belonging are essential to each of us. Hopefully you’ll understand what I’m trying to get across. I’m not sure I got all the words I could say out there. It’s also important to remind ourselves that us humans have a great capacity to create these important qualities that heal and soothe and connect us, help us to feel we belong as a member of humanity. Time and space to have a break from all of that, to remind us that there is still wonder and beauty, kindness and compassion and creativity in this world is important. ![]() We’re assaulted by such things constantly through the media. There is enough in this world to make us think, to make us feel uncomfortable. If my art makes you smile, or brings you joy, peace and/or calm, then it’s done it’s job. This is an inner story, an inner expression of my creativity, emotions, thoughts, and what shapes, lines, patterns, textures and items that make me smile. There is a story to be told in the drawing, but not one that is obvious as an illustration would make it. The colours may evoke emotions or memories. ![]() What was flat now appears to have volume to it. then, there’s the addition of colour and contrast to bring the drawing to life. I lose myself in the intricacy of the drawing. Starting with just one shape and allowing the design to form, not knowing what will appear from the nib of my pen, is a think of wonder, surprise and magic. The flowy, abstract patterns, with various patterns and textures are always a joy to draw and work with. It is a contented, peaceful, delighted experience for me, especially when I work intuitively. A small piece of paper is less overwhelming, and the creativity is no less soothing to heart, soul and mind.ĭrawing with pen on paper is never overwhelming. I easily forget how much I enjoy drawing ‘small art’. ![]()
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