This drawing is one I did to work out a tango position for a painting. Although I will make some adjustments to it, I am mostly pleased. The painting won't be exactly the same as the drawing, though. No matter how I try, these characters have minds of their own and won't let me do just anything I want. I did learn how to transfer a drawing to canvas or board for painting years ago in art class, but I never use it because I like the unpredictability of doing it my way.
I went to the art store on Saturday to get only one thing and walked out with much, much more. One of my new acquisitions was a General's pencil set #15, which is what I used on this drawing. I drew this piece on Strathmore Bristol board, also new. Don't you just
love new art supplies? They're so fresh and untouched - and then the madness begins and they're never the same.
On a totally different topic, I've included some photos of a couple of my blooming Cenizo bushes. They're reputed to predict rain, and I'm hoping that's true. It worked the last time they bloomed - we got over three inches! The bees are just going
crazy with so many blooms - I can hear the low hum of their buzzing as soon as I walk out onto the porch. Cenizos have lots of names - purple sage, Texas rain sage, and Texas silverleaf are a few. Whatever the name, here's hoping they're accurate in their weather forecasting this time around!
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6 comments:
what an excitingly (sp) beautiful drawing! the woman looks so feminine and lovely and the man looks so masculine and in control - to convey that in a drawing - WOW!
An absolutely beautiful sketch, Connie! You're right about new art supplies...going to an art store is like going to a Candy shop!!
I think this sketch is beautifully drawn Connie. Did you use vine charcoal or charcoal pencil? Looks a bit like a combination.
Hi Sheila and thanks so much for stopping by. I started this with some vine charcoal, but mostly used charcoal pencils and then used a tortillon here and there. Thanks again!
Thank you, Myra. I loved doing this one in black and white and I'm glad you like it!
Hi Hilda - isn't it fun? I always have to restrain myself at the art store!
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