Sketchbook Project 2013 Graphite, Liquid Pencil & White Gouache on Stipple Paper
There’s just something about the dappled light and density of the forest. The contrasts in the scale of life. I want to stay. It feels like home.
In The Woods
June 27, 2012
Comments on: "In The Woods" (27)
I love this piece–the rendering of light and dark– and the twist you’ve added to what you saw. And I couldn’t agree with you more about the forest. I’m always amazed at what I find there, and the closer you look the more incredible it gets. It’s always hard to leave.
It certainly is hard to leave. Thanks Sheri!
This is really my most favorite so far….amazing.
Thank you!
Absolutely lovely Elena
Thanks Helen:)
I have to say that this picture is beautiful. I love everything about it; it’s detail and shading are perfect! Such a wonderful sketch
You are so sweet. Thank you:)
Beautiful piece. I like the look of the liquid pencil, but the pens I have are quite scratchy. What brand are you using?
Hi Scott, I’m using a brand that comes in a little bottle. and I apply with a brush-thin with water. The brand is Derivan. Thanks for visiting!
Thanks Elena! I’ll have to try that.
This is a beautiful art.
Thanks much Barbara:)
Gorgeous. I just recommended your blog to a new illustrator. I love how you share your work.
Thanks Carol. I appreciate the referral. Got to spread the wealth of ideas and technique.
Magical. Gorgeous tones.
Thank you Karen. Just a little observation of Nature’s largesse.
I agree completely! I once met the most beautiful pale green frog in the understory of a May apple grove…a completely perfect scale-model of a jungle, and he was only an inch and a half tall. I stayed quite a while.
Love the story! I know, kind of magical.
I admire and envy your skill and enjoy visiting the strange worlds of your imagination.
Such a lovely comment. Thank you Louis:)
Ooohh Elena this brings to mind forest floors and fairies…I want to be there too…lovely. xx
Nothing like the forest floor.. Have a great day:)
This is amazing… I loved too dear Elena, the feeling in the woods is just so beautiful. you are a beautiful artist and always impressive for me. Thank you, love, nia
Sweet Nia, I thank you:)
Wow, this is really cool. Beautiful light and dark values. But a bit creepy! Is it a mosquito with a human face? Yikes! But so delicate and the leaves and things are really cool. Liquid pencil, hm? So many things I don’t know about!
Thanks Cindy. I embrace the creepy;) Keeps me interested. Yes, try the liquid pencil if you get a chance. It’s new to me too and fun:)