Here’s what I’ve been up to over the last couple of days. My
plan here was a line and wash, an ink sketch with a delicate (I repeat
delicate) wash of colour. I’ve been using Faber Castell Pitt pens for my ink
sketching, but decided to break out my dip pen for a change, just to see the
difference in the line.
All was going well. The line sketch of my dear departed
kitty Sophie was looking good; next step was to drop in some water to dampen
the surface, followed by some strategic colour…
Aargh... no no no nooo… ink used with dip pen NOT WATERPROOF!!
Cue puddles of dirty grey/black water. Yuk.
Oh well, thought I, carry on regardless, go with the flow
etc. So, more water applied, ink swished about, and watercolour dropped in for
a bit of colour. And do you know what, I actually like the end result. Here it
is (5 by 7"):
Having got away with it on this one I decided to try the
technique in a more, ahem, controlled way. Another Sophie ink and watercolour (5 by 7" again):
On this one I did the initial sketch with the (waterproof)
Pitt pen, then added some non-waterproof ink in various areas so that I wasn’t
quite so overwhelmed. I like the result but not as much as the first
disaster-headed effort!
So, have any of you managed to rescue something as seemingly
doomed as this to your satisfaction? Would love to hear about it!
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Sure, almost everytime. Alright, maybe not every time, but in many paintings-drawings I have parts that shouldn't came out as they did. So, after I take a few deep breaths, I try to see how the mistake can 'work' for me. And with your kitty it did worked in your advantage, at least I like it!
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Thank you Konstantina, I think it's good to have a bit of unpredictability going on, it keeps things fresh!
DeleteLove both paintings, but have to say my fav. is the first one...isn't it funny how the painting that you felt was more challenging is the one I like most. I've been there with paintings that go wrong and on the rescue attempt, they seem to pop in a way I could never have done formally. Happy Painting (:
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann, it's the happy accidents that are often the most satisfying!
DeleteBravo Sharon for pulling this one through, I do like the colors in the first one. The eyes have it in the second one.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nora, this is definitely something to explore...
DeleteThis is such a great sketch. Using different stokes and technique. You'll be surprise of the unexpected outcome. Its perfectly wonderful.
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Thanks :-) There's a lot to be said for enjoying the unexpected!
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