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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

EDM # 123 draw a bell

2008/01/14 Perhaps a little over the top for an EDM : ) but I have this lovely bell so I wanted to have some fun with it. This took me two days, as the image is stippled then painted. Sooo I've still been meeting my goal by drawing daily. : ) This is 15"x20" on Canson 140lb cold press. Micron marker 02, water colours, liquid acrylic. Too large for the scanner so this is a photo. Colour is not as intense and image not as sharp, otherwise close. BUT...something is bothering me about it!Below I have reworked the image to round out the bell, add highlights. This seems to be the fix I was looking for! Thanks members of EDM for your aid!


7 comments:

  1. I think it looks very nice - rather folk art like - and charming!

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  2. I think this is GREAT!! Not at all "cutsey"....very real and old looking....nice job! deni...;)

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  3. It's not at all cute, and it's a lovely bell. My first thought on seeing this was that the bell was flat, like a metal cutout. Maybe some more shading would address your concern -- but it's very attractive as it is.

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  4. This is the first time I am visiting your blog and after a few moments navigating around I find myself wishing to return again soon, lovely work!
    The bell background is just wonderful and you have handled the base of the beautifully. I agree with Nancy though, the actual bell is missing a few highlights and some darker values to create a roundness and currently appears a little flat. I think that may be what is bothering you about this piece

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  5. I think this looks fine but not old fashioned. The bell itself looks old fashioned, but not the drawing.

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  6. Yes, Maybe that is the issue. The bell needs more shading, it does look flat. Perhaps I'm thinking overall it looks like a big hallmark card or something. Add that with the folk art element and I can see why I suspected "cutesy."
    I think I'll work a little more on it. : ) Thank you all!!!

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  7. I really like it -- before and after the fix ;-) Great colors and texture!!

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