EDM Challenges 172 & 177 + Seurat Drawing
I'm always happy when I can post an EDM Challenge before the next one is announced. These exercises are great for me to do and I try to stretch my skills a little with each one.
We were on vacation when the "Sparkle Challenge" was posted and I really wanted to try to capture the light of a gem stone. I'm not very good painting reflections and I kept looking for a big stone. I even took a photo of the Hope diamond when we were in DC. But then I decided to just draw a Bulgari bracelet from an advertisement and move on.
I also took photos of cute little Capitol Hill houses with flags blowing in the breeze on our trip to DC because I knew that ! couldn't draw a moving flag. Then, at the end of my taxi ride to Union Station following my meetings, I looked up and saw the facade of the station. I grabbed my camera, took several photos and headed inside for my train back to New York.
I loved the Seurat Drawings Exhibit at MoMA NY and was especially fascinated with the paper (click on the Conservation button). This is especially interesting because I don't even sketch with Conte or charcoal. I looked up the Michallet paper and learned that the modern day equivalent is available at NY Central Art Supplies. I bought a sheet while I was there on Saturday just to experiment with it. I ripped it into smaller pieces and now will play with it, using Seurat's drawings as my inspiration. Here is #1 - done with a 1/8th sheet and a Derwent Drawing pencil.
Comments
Shirley, What a fabulous post - the flags post is So NYC, I love it - your people are always amazing, and the sparkle is perfect, looks like it could be a lovely adv in a magazine, what variety ! Great work!!! and FUN!
Posted by: sandy | July 1, 2008 1:27 PM
Wow these are all very nice! I like the colors that you use, they are soft and calming
Posted by: PamYla | July 1, 2008 2:46 PM
Like them all very much, but most especially the flags.
Posted by: Christie | July 2, 2008 5:28 PM
Oh yes, these definitely sparkle! I really like the rhythm and composition of the flags in a row. When you mentioned going to the New York art supply store my mind went wild with the idea -- is it gigantic and full of every possible kind of art supply?
Posted by: Jana Bouc | July 4, 2008 1:40 AM
It's been way too long since I stopped by here! This is one of the blogs I miss the most when I get bogged down and lose touch. A wonderful post in your unique style. I'm interested in that paper - I think I'll head over and have a look.
Posted by: Casey | July 4, 2008 4:26 PM
HI -
I "found" this page (the Union Station Entrance) through an image search on google of flags...I really like it for it's simplicity and beauty. I am creating a business card for myself - and wanted to see if you would "license" me the right to use a portion of that image on my cards. I provide business advise and am looking to help others with my 30 years of experience. The image of the two flags (didn't have room for all 3) conveys a very nice look. I hope this is ok, and would like to work something out with you.
thanks,
glenn
Posted by: Glenn Reed | September 13, 2011 4:45 PM