Recent sketch book stuff

A working figure in coloured pencils

This is my last OCA project in coloured pencils before I move onto the last stage and start working in mixed media. I dont think I'll be very sorry to say goodbye to the pencils, I've found them limited (and mine constantly keep breaking!) and the overall effect is somewhat subdued in comparison to ink, markers or pastels. I'm sure there are those who would disagree with me and indeed those who can make the pencils work so much more effectively than I've been able to, however having said that I have enjoyed working on this assignment.

I've been having problems keeping up with my sketchbook work. This last project has shown me that I'm just lacking in 'book' discipline and in fact most of my sketching is done without thought, on loose sheets of paper. And of course it really makes absolutely no difference whether its in a bound book or on bits of paper. A bit disorganised perhaps, but the end result is the same. So I'm going to stop worrying about drawing specifically in my sketchbook and concentrate on just getting the sketches done, in or on whatever I want!

At last I've moved on from the markers and felt-tips and am now trying my hand at coloured pencils. So far I'm unsure how I feel about this new media but my initial drawings have given me hope that I can eventually get to grips with the coloured pencils. I am struggling to some degree to get the depth and clarity of colour that I've grown used to achieving with ink or markers, but plenty of time yet to experiment!

My course work was quite explicit for this project about what I should be aiming to achieve and although I dont particularly like the smaller vase of flowers, I do think I've achieved what I set out to do and the one on pink paper is much more 'me' in style!

commission

I've been asked to do a pencil drawing via a work colleague, of a freinds son and so far it's a nightmare! This is the third attempt, only partially complete, but fingers crossed it will actually end up being a fair likeness. I'll post again when its finished.....