Blue
colored pencil on paper
10.5"x8.5"
This is my contribution to Adebanji Alade's sketchbook for The Flying Moleskin project. Since Adebanji chose such an important theme: "Homelessness", I wanted to convey the somber mood and sense of despair of the subject by using the color blue.
I greatly admire Adebanji's drawing skill so I though I would draw this time instead of paint. All too often I have (mistakenly) seen drawing as a chore that is necessary to get past so I can get to the fun of painting. I had forgotten the pleasure of drawing itself and really enjoyed this using this medium again. For this sketch, I used Faber Castell Polychromos in Indianthrene blue and Dark indigo.
Tip for using colored pencils: while you cannot erase with most colored pencils, you can use Sticky Tack (for hanging posters) to "lift" off color to tone down a color that is too dark and to remove color for highlight areas. There are many different brands, but the white stick tack works better than the blue.
15 comments:
Hi Michelle, great sketch and painting. Love what you did with the color blue for the sketch.
Your work is so creative and skillfully rendered. It's a pleasure to see. The blue pencil drawing is exquisite. I'm inspired to keep practicing now!
Homelessness is such a powerful topic. I often wonder the story of the homeless person, what kind of life do they live.
You captured the moment beautifully :)
Ma chère Michelle, j'aime beaucoup ce dessin. vous avez parfaitement su rendre le regard lointain que doit avoir cet homme. Ce regard perdu, oublié, impénétrable où tout étincelle est interdite... son avenir devrait être condamné... mais grâce à l'emploi de vos crayons bleus, une lueur d'espoir est certes possible...
Bon choix ... Bisous et merci pour l'ensemble de vos messages laissés sur mon blog.
It is poignant in this time of indescribable need. Beautiful piece. Thanks for posting it!
Beautifully done, Michelle! Your great drawing illustrates the theme very well.
I'm sure Adebanji will love it.
Nicely done, Michelle. Your line work has such a delicate feel to it.
You should draw more often Michelle. This is beautiful!
A very strong piece, Michelle, and beautifully drawn.
you have been able to truly portray the mood of this subject! wonderful job!
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Michelle, your drawing is absolutely exquisite. Oh to have such a skill and talent as this one. I can so relate with this man's "blueness" since Michael and I have ended up homeless ourselves. That despair comes through loud and clear. You are good, Michelle!
Good drawing, perfectly expresses the character's feelings.
I like a lot!
you are so talented!
grt from Spain
Terrific drawing, very sensitive and yet also expressive. More please!
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