There is an old Air Force saying called "screw the pouch". This phrase was applied to a pilot who augered their aircraft into the ground or otherwise lost their aircraft. Their survival was not mandatory.
I thought the phrase might be fitting on this occasion since I was painting my dog and I am ,in fact, alive.
The color got away from me completely. I used a Pilot G5 gel pen to do the underdrawing. I LOVE this pen and the way it flows ink onto the paper. What I didn't realize was that it isn't waterproof. So when I started to add the paint I ended up with dark gobs of value instead of the precise area of color that I was hoping for.
I thought that fixative would solve the problem, but I am totally out. Can't believe that either. I'm NEVER short on supplies. Just goes to show you how much corporate life has distracted me lately.
Oh well, lessons learned.
7 comments:
Art is a funny thing.
If you hadn't mentioned the colour effect was unintended I would have thought...interesting colour technique.
My art teacher used to tell me I shouldn't worry about the realism of my subject so much. I hear his comment in my head again when I look at your dog picture.
Though of course, maybe it doesn't really capture the spirit of YOUR particular dog. Thast could be. :)
I know Wally. I wish I was more prolific too. I also wish I knew what that meant. But if it means I should paint more often I totaly concur. :-D
Do you think it's OK to post old sruff?
Your 'mistake' turned out really well! It wasn't a problem it was a discovery. Nice drawing and great colour version.
Note to Chuck - 'course its alright!
I love the bleedy look (especially since I do this on purpose). This is great painting exactly the way it is. Much more expression I think.
Welcome back to the club. You're too talented not to be drawing every day.
Thanks Amanda. I just wish the drawings paid the bills, you know? But I'm trying to get back to it.
Thanks for your ongoing support.
glad that you're back! such a sleepy lovable expression you've sketched, she looks so sweet! the watercolor looks fine to me too and when you're too busy I'm all for old stuff (dragon!)
Aw -- this is great. I love the way her face is all smooched up, and the ink smudges work for this one, too. I'll be drawing my dog more often, now that I've started!
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