I just finished this elephant in graphite. I had forgotten how easy graphite is for me compared to the work I have to put in on colored pencil. 5x7 inches, watercolor smooth size paper. Photo by David Ash and used with permission. Now I'm ready to find another to do in graphite.

Elephant Family Finished

My elephant piece is finished. Graphite, smooth side of watercolor paper, 9x13 inches. Photo by David Ash. If I had to choose one medium as my favorite, it would be graphite. I love using one 2B mechanical pencil to make things look "real". It's very satisfying for me to be able to show that something is more than one color just using graphite.  It's darker in person.  The light on the graphite washed out the left side.

Elephants

Here is what I have been working on. Graphite, watercolor paper (smooth side), 9x13 inches. Photo by David Ash and used with permission. 3 of the 5 elephants are finished.

Frankie

This is Frankie and belongs to Lucylove on Wetcanvas. This was done for the Weekly Drawing Event for this week. http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=133
Done in graphite, watercolor, colored pencils, and pen. 5x7 on watercolor paper.

Wetcanvas WDE April 25 - Partice Has a Little Lamb

I participated in the Wetcanvas Weekend Drawing Event for April 25, 2014.  Each week a host posts16 photos from which we can choose.  We are supposed to choose one and post whatever we have finished after a 2 hour period.

I picked the sheep.  There were 3 sheep in the photo but I decided to concentrate on the central one.  I liked the way the sheep was looking right at the camera like she was waiting for the photo op to end.

I am still working on the Designer Scrapbooking papers.  I chose this one so that the white would show a little and also it has circles which I hoped would add to the fleece look on the wool.  It probably took me an hour and a half to do and I used colored pencils, graphite, and pens including a white Signo uniball.  The paper is the size it came from the pad which was a 6x6 inch pad.

Seagull Posing

I did this for the Weekend Drawing Event on Wetcanvas. This is another done on designer scrapbooking paper. 6x6 inches. Micron pen, white gel pen, graphite, and colored pencil . Photo provided by Scattykat.

Something New

Lately I have been trying something new.  I have been drawing on Designer Scrapbooking Paper.  I love using this paper.  I can't use water on it so will be using graphite, Micron pen, and colored pencils.

I got the idea from my friend Teresa.  We were in an ATC trade and she made her cards using this paper.  She did little flowers, hearts, etc in Kuretake Sumi Ink 60 and adds a little shiny color with Gelly Roll Gel pens.  The followed that up with some sayings or quotes in fancy lettering.  

I noticed how nice the ink went onto the paper.  No blurred edges.  It just looked like it was part of the paper.  Teresa was kind enough to send some samples of the paper to me.  I haven't tried the Sumi ink yet but the Micron pens, colored pencils, and graphite work perfectly on the paper.

This cat is Tigger.  A client of a Facebook friend, Andy Mathis, veterinarian/photographer.  I used his photo with his permission.  He has a really nice opportunity for great photographs of his clients.  Some of them he has followed from their first shots thru adulthood.   And he has been so gracious letting me use his photos.  He has a FB account under his name, Andy Mathis.  

I bought a few groceries today and many of the vegetables I bought just to use as subjects for drawings.  I plan to try some Mexican onions, possibly broccoli, yellow onion, and some carrots on the scrapbooking paper.  I can't wait to see how those do on the paper.  And it's nice to have a ready-made background and not have to worry about doing one.  And I even like that the pattern on the paper shows a little thru the artwork.  

New Painting

I got permission from photographer Anne Kelly to use a photo of hers.  Here is my start.  It isn't too clear as I took it with my cell phone.

The Virtual Paintout - Cape Cod

Here is my art for The Virtual Paintout done in graphite. 

April Animals Days 7, 8, & 9

Day 3 - Cooper's Hawk

This is a Cooper's Hawk. Photo by Justchaos/Jean Ogden. Graphite. 3.5 x 5 inches on watercolor paper.

April Challenge

I have set a new challenge for myself. I will be doing an animal a day for April. I have completed 2 today to catch up. The first is graphite, watercolor, and colored pencil. The second one is graphite. Both are 4x6 inches. The dog and dog house reference is from Google street view in Bulgaria. The cat is from a reference from Wetcanvas RIL by *Jessica*.

Day 29 Mountain Lion

This is from a reference photo by Daisyree on WC. This is about 4x6 inches on Artagain paper with graphite.

Day 27.

Day 27 brings along a sheep from a reference provided by Anne Kelly of the UK> She posts a lot of wonderful photos and has allowed me to use them as I want. Lots of wonderful sheep, rolling hills, beaches, etc. I really appreciate access to such wonderful photos. Thank you Anne. Graphite 4x6 inches on watercolor paper.

Margo

This is Margo the Chilean Eagle from a reference by Becky Potter. Used with her permission. This is day 22 of my March sketches. Graphite on watercolor paper 4x6 inches.

More WDE for Wetcanvas

This is Reign Justchaos/Jean Ogden's Bull Terrier done in graphite and watercolor. Rose is the donkey of Jean Ogden/Justchaos done in watercolor, graphite, and watercolor pencil. Both are 4x6 inches on watercolor paper.

Gorilla From the WDE @ Wetcanvas

Camel

This is a camel figurine I found at Goodwill.  I think it was part of a nativity set.

Self Portrait

After another allergic reaction, not a pretty sight but needed a self portrait for the scavenger hunt so here it is.  Not all the swelling is gone and didn't really show much of that or take pains with my hair.  But it's just gray hair. Or rather mostly white.  I have a lot of trouble drawing my mouth so left it off this go around.

My New Prayer Plant

This is the new Prayer Plant I bought yesterday.