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Monday, December 23, 2013

Nelvia Mcgrath - "Contemplation"

Title: Contemplation

Size: 9x12

Medium & Support: Color Pencil on Artagain black paper

Blog: http://nelviasworkshopchallenges.blogspot.com/

Painting Technique: First off I want to tell you all what a great job you did, this was a toughie, at least for me. This is black paper and getting back to white was tough. I did the rose mostly in watercolor white pencil will a little yellow and pinks. But object is to finish and learn something and that I did, just squeaking in under the wire. Happy Holidays to all!!!

3 comments:

Shirley said...: Nelvia, I think you did so well with this as I tried one too on black paper and gave up out of frustration! so I really appreciate how good yours looks.
Shirley; December 23, 2013 at 1:47 PM
Nelvia said...: Shirley, Not sure how to overcome this, they say coat with white and then put color on top, but .... I know some people use gouche then pencil on top. I struggled a lot with the rose itself, need to do more flowers I guess but got elongated and funny petals. Have a great holiday.; December 24, 2013 at 5:50 AM
Syls said...: A. Lovely painting and a very delicate looking rose,well done.; January 3, 2014 at 6:33 AM