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Friday, February 24, 2012

"Strawberry" A New Colored Pencil Study

This is another colored pencil study of a Strawberry.    The original background did not turn out well at all ... so an "India Ink" wash to the rescue!


If you are interested in learning these techniques yourself, purchase the book "Colored Pencil Painting Bible" (Techniques for Achieving Luminous Color and Ultrarealistic Effects) by Alyona Nickelsen

This book has to be one of the best investments I have ever made!

8 comments:

ArtSings1946 said...

Yummy.

Happiness to all.

Magic Love Crow said...

You did this with pencil?????????? You really freak me out, in a good way! LOL! Wowowowowowo!!!!

Craftymoose Crafts said...

This is so awesome, Karen Anne!

IrelandBrady said...

It is several layers of different colors ... I'll tell you, Stacy, this new book is awesome! Teaching me techniques that are easy, simple, and bring a new dynamics to the art of colored pencil work....

IrelandBrady said...

Thanks Debbie! I am finding a whole new appreciation for colored pencils!

Faerie Moon Creations said...

It looks good enough to EAT!!!! :) Very well done!

laurie said...

I have just come from Stacy's blog because I had to see that strawberry again, that is amazing, wow can you wrk those pencils,,, you are so very talented, I will join as a follower so I can see all you r work!

IrelandBrady said...

Thank you Laurie! And welcome to my blog, the more the merrier!

I am learning how to use new techniques from "Colored Pencil Painting Bible" by Alyona Nickelsen. It is exciting!