The Colored Pencil Magazine January Challenge is from a photo of a Beta Fish. I really had a lot of fun with this illustration! As I was drawing my pencil sketch I kept thinking of a 1950's Hot Rod with flames shooting back from the front of the car, guess the way I drew the fin tips is what inspired that idea. Anyway, I decided to go with the hot rod flame theme ... worked for me since I was in a bit of a fanciful mood anyway. Guess one could call this a "Hot Rod Flame Beta"!
This illustration was completed on Stonehenge paper using Verithin and Lyra Rembrandt colored pencils. I find these two brands work well together for me. I did use some art marker pen to sharpen up the detail around the eyes and mouth. The finished size is 8.5" x 10.5" and I will be posting open edition art prints and ACEOs of it in my Etsy Store shortly.
This illustration was completed on Stonehenge paper using Verithin and Lyra Rembrandt colored pencils. I find these two brands work well together for me. I did use some art marker pen to sharpen up the detail around the eyes and mouth. The finished size is 8.5" x 10.5" and I will be posting open edition art prints and ACEOs of it in my Etsy Store shortly.
"Flame, the Hot Red Crown Fin Beta Fish"
Here is the theme photo for this month's challenge...
If you would like to see the other great entries, use this link to the CPM Challenge Pool on Flickr
If you are a colored pencil artist, why not join in on the challenges? They are loads of fun and there are categories for pros and beginners alike, so all are welcome to join in!
Take care and be happy!
Karen Anne aka Ireland Brady
Gorgeous! I want one!
ReplyDeleteThank You very much Karott59! You can have one ... I have Art Prints and Open Edition ACEO Prints available in my Etsy Shop ....
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https://www.etsy.com/listing/121102275/aceo-open-edition-art-print-titled-flash
Art Print Link
https://www.etsy.com/listing/121101692/flash-the-hot-red-crown-red-beta-fish-an
Karen, he is gorgeous! I want one for my art wall! --Karen
ReplyDeleteThank you again Karott59!
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https://www.etsy.com/listing/121102275/aceo-open-edition-art-print-titled-flash
Art Print Link
https://www.etsy.com/listing/121101692/flash-the-hot-red-crown-red-beta-fish-an
I don't know how you do it, but somehow you've managed to take something already beautiful and make it stunning. WoW!
ReplyDeleteI think you have just given me the ultimate compliment Magaly! Thank YOU so much!
DeleteThis is my favorite one yet! It is stunning, beautiful, amazing, awesome, and any other adjective you can think of!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful compliment to wake up to! Thank YOU Debbie! 8)
DeleteKaren Anne, he is wild, bright, happy, cool, funky and so stunning!!!!!! Well done my friend ;o)
ReplyDeleteWow! I love all of your adjectives Stacy! This is a first for all of those words in one sentence in relation to one of my pieces! LOL! I guess I did good going with my wild and crazy instincts! I think you just gave me a swelled head, my special Canadian friend!
DeleteWhat a beautiful Beta Fish! So bright and vivid and stunning details. Best of luck with the challenge! Can't wait to see all the entries in next month's magazine. Take Care! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you greatly Carol! I look forward to someday seeing your work entered in the challenge!
DeleteWow, talk about gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAmazing.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
Thank you Connie, a terrific compliment from an equally terrific Blog Sista!
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