Here is the reason for my couple of days of silence.
©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here. To learn more about this artist, visit Sheona Hamilton Grant’s website.
Here is the reason for my couple of days of silence.
©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here. To learn more about this artist, visit Sheona Hamilton Grant’s website.
I sketched it out in pencil lightly and have started a 9 x 12″ pen and ink..I need to get more shading and prospective into it….but I am having fun. I might just keep it a pen and ink drawing. I am working on some watercolors that I need to get done. There are only so many hours in a day.
I have to pick my battles!
But I am enjoying this interior landscape and it’s small detour from doing equine work.
©Copyright 2008 by Kathi Peters. See original post here.
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My favorite time of year is around the corner.
©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here. To learn more about this artist, visit Sheona Hamilton Grant’s website.
Finished the two little pencil sketches of the girls who were mistaken for poodles in the last entry. These are for a relative of a friend of mine, not the usual thing that I do but it was fun and I think everyone will be pleased. ©Copyright 2008 by Judy Johnson. See original post here. To learn more about this artist, visit Judy Johnson’s website.
Closed for inventory yesterday…sounds like a sign that would appear on a shop door in January…!
Feeling very organized and ready to confront the up and coming holiday season head on.
Here are the final stages on “Above the Bit.”
Step 5 and 6 are basically focused on rendering and slightly detailing the mouth. This is the stage where I found it the hardest to stay loose. To render an impression rather than the full visual detail. I worked using a flat tip as opposed to a sharp point. The metal was done with a fine paint brush.

Step 5: The mouth and nose added

Step 6 (zoomed in) Work on the metal, all the edges are still to be cleaned and worked. This scan also clearly shows the tooth of the paper. This is not visible to the eye from a distance so I chose (with difficulty) to ignore it.
Below is the signed and sealed version of ”Above the Bit”.
The title is so obvious forming a nice contrast, I feel, with the crop I chose to illustrate.
Once again had a great time drawing with this medium.
Wishing you a grand week-end wherever you are.
Cheerio.

“Above the Bit“
23×22 cm. Graphite on paper
300 Euros ( 390$)
©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here.
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Hi all,
I am in hopes that my google group members will be reading this, as you are probably wondering where my Monday google email post is! Well, you’re not alone….I’m wondering where it is too!
I have posted it 3 times starting Monday into Tuesday and it is lost in Cyber world.
As soon as google comes back to life, I will send the post on to all of you members.
Without any further ado, I’ll post a little info from that post here. The puzzle piece and the new painting will have to wait for now. Please enjoy this cute graphite painting that I rendered up, “October leaves”….and October sure is leaving!
©Copyright 2008 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
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“Two Pears in a pod”
28×15 cm, Pencil on paper
Here is my interpretation of this months Virtual Sketch date.
Both pears are done in graphite, the bigger one using Derwent 2B and the smaller one using Derwent Graphitints.
As usual my strange vision zoomed into only a part of the reference photo. The lay and the shadow play of this particular pear, for some reason, inspired a “quick” sketch. (This piece was done in just under two hours and therefore, I hope, still qualifies as a sketch.)
On reflection: my feeling is I should do it again and this time have the colour in the foreground… off balance the way it is right now.
Million thanks to Belinda Lindhart for providing the pick.
Have a great week-end!
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Step 6: I’ve decided to add a mini twist to the perfect pose. Saliva. I feel this will give the portrait that little extra, an unexpected difference.

Close up of the saliva in progress..not full sloppy drool but a decent quantity and annoyingly there.

Step 8: Moving on to the ears, will tweak nose, muzzle and saliva later!

Step 9: More work on ear, darkened all the values, tweaked a little here and there. Added more depth by working on the mid tones. Added detail with a very sharp 2B.
Try as I may, my scanner will just not pick up the very fine detailed pencil work.
One thing I did forget to do:time myself…the first question I am usually asked. Not to worry! I’ll just have to say it’s all in a weeks work!
Thanks for following, sketch day tomorrow…I’ll keep you posted.
Cheerio and have a great Friday Night.
©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here.
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The rain came and stayed and really dampened any urge I may have had to peek outside.
Instead, like a turtle, I have stayed curled up in my studio and spent some quality time with Anton.
Here for you viewing are a few more steps into our new relationship.
I am using Hahnemuehler Nostalgie paper and my clutch pencil filled with 2B and 3B Staedler.
The three steps above show how I am working out the lay of the hair on the side of his nose as well as trying to achieve depth. I have still a detail layer to add to his nose. I will do this after establishing the rest of his face and eye.
Cheerio for now, I’m back up to the studio for another session with my new gorgeous friend…
©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here.
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Well as with all events, we need some opening ceremonies! Here’s ‘American pride’ to help open this Western Yee~Haw Series. This Graphite image measures 9 x 8 on 11 x 13 Strathmore drawing paper.

Here’s ‘Get up there’. Sometimes, they just don’t wanna go! This one twirled and backed up, danced around until he gave in and leaped forward! Little Appaloosa. Image is 10 x 9.

Here’s what happens when they do that leap forward! “Go get ‘em”. Image size 9 x 11.
I’ve been creating these like crazy! Having a lot of fun at it too!
I am listing the whole series on ebay. These paintings retail for $95.00 on my website, but bidding starts at $19.99 plus shipping on the auctions!
If you are really interested in one or two or more, and would like to purchase them outside of ebay at the regular retail price, contact me at debflood@debfloodart.com or through my website and I’ll hold off listing the item.
Check out my ebay world at: My ebay world
All my listings and auction times are on that page/site.
In the mean time….hang on tight! Yee~Haw!!!!!
Debbie
©Copyright 2008 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
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After last week’s excitement with soluble graphite, I have gone back to familiar territory for my latest commission.
Anton is on the drawing board. He is a gorgeous gentle and noble Ridgeback.
Here for your viewing is the result of the very first 20 minutes work.
I always start with the eyes and if I feel they are coming alive carry on with the drawing working from left to right.

I feel they (Anton’s eyes) are alive enough to work from here over the next few days. I will post more steps with technical details as they come along.
(Off now to catch some shut eye before the sunrises…. ciao ciao )
©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here.
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