A few days of self-portraits, from photos - just for fun. Random reference photos, random styles, and colours.
Start with a quick pencil sketch, a micron ink pen, my very old Laurentien pencil crayons, and sometimes markers. This time, I altered my daily practice by creating a playful close-up of a cow. The artwork measures approximately 6" x 11" and is rendered on watercolor paper. My typical approach involves a swift pencil sketch, followed by ink scribbles with a black micron pen, and concluding with watercolour application. I also incorporated a few highlights using a white jelly roll pen, which extended the time spent on this piece.
Today's practice sketch was a little larger again (more time to play today). I started with a pencil sketch, India ink, micron pen scribbles, and a quick bit of blue watercolour. I am really not sure where I am going with this daily practice, but I have committed to keep going, to see where it goes. Now that golf season is almost over, I have more time to work on it. The only other thing on my art plate currently is a couple of commissions.
Time for a change today. A human portrait with a time limit of 20 minutes. Started with a light pencil drawing, micron pen scribbles, watercolour paint, but only 2 colours. Size 12 inches x 9 inches.
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