Saturday 16 June 2012

Back to basics - artist playroom

I've been wanting to join in with the artist's playroom for ages, and this week's theme (drawing/sketching) felt like the perfect one. 
I mostly work in mixed media these days, but drawing was my first love. And you never forget your first love do you?

There's something wonderfully pure about making art with just a pencil and some paper. This is graphite and white pencil on pastel paper. It's not technically "finished" but I think it is, if you know what I mean!

18 comments:

  1. it's wonderful! i like the light on his face and the depth of his eyes :)

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  2. Oh it's really wonderful Angie ~ you've done a beautiful job! I love seeing your work in other mediums and like you drawing will alwys be my first love.
    Hugs♥

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  3. So glad to have you join APR, isn't is great to get back to your roots? It feels so good to let your hand do what it knows so well, pencil to paper. This is such an excellent drawing, Hope to see you next week!
    Best,
    Jenn

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  4. I love going back to the basics of pen and paper... it just feels right somehow doesn't it.... this is simply gorgeous and has me thinking it is time to pull out some coloured paper again...xxx

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  5. Angie, this is wonderful! Your drawings always astound me. He has so much life in him, I expect him to begin speaking :)

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  6. Super job with the sketch, very nicely done! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

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  7. that's superb Angie!!! i am so envious. i could never draw, definitely not a portrait. you are so talented!!

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  8. Such a lifelike drawing, the coloured paper makes it so dramatic. I really love this piece. I can't draw people and I'm in awe of artists who can.
    Von

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  9. WOW! that is a beautiful portrait. You should find a gallery to showcase your work.....there is a definite market for that kind of talent!

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  10. OH this is very, very impressive! Well done!

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  11. Beautiful..powerful..totally magnificent work! Victoria

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  12. Paper and pencil is my first love too! This portrait is gorgeous! The white highlights are just perfect.

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  13. WOW you are super talented at drawing. I'm in awe!
    Kat Xx

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  14. He is beautiful Angie! I love your talent, amazing-ly real. ♥Love♥ Lisa

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