However, this piece featuring red onions is finished so I am posting it today. It required the use of 17 coloured pencils in various combinations and layers on black paper.
The beginning stage --
The middle stage --
I am very proud of those onion tops. They almost have a photo-realistic quality, plus I managed to get a really good picture of them!
The final version --
The onion bulbs are okay but I want to burn that twine, LOL! My pencils were too dull and should have been sharpened so the twine would not be so thick.
Anyway, I will post the other course work individually as I slowly complete each piece.
[Art and photographs © Debra She Who Seeks, December, 2019]
That is so interesting how it comes together in layers of colours! Nice job, just remember us when you are famous! :D
ReplyDeleteIt's always so amazing to see the skills of an artist, and I wish I could draw like you! Fantastic work! Hugs, RO
ReplyDeleteLove it.
ReplyDeleteEveryone criticizes their own work. Just like my repair projects around the house. I know where every little mistake is and they stick out like a sore thumb to me. Nobody else sees them, just me.
ReplyDeletefantastic! i want a tattoo like that on my arm.
ReplyDeleteSO beautiful. You inspire me. I don’t seem to get off my ass and do any drawing but still you inspire me to at least want to.
ReplyDeleteyep, they DO look like the red onions I buy for RTG.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed with the various stages of the work...how'd you do that?
ReplyDeleteOh, very good! You do have talent! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteHello Debra, Your talent is growing apace. While viewing this I kept thinking of the Susan Christie classic:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mCAKQs_GXQ
--Jim
Excellent! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThis is really good! I am so impressed.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday Debra♥
You are talented, Debra.
ReplyDeleteIt is funny how we see imperfections in our own work when other see how great it all is.
I love seeing the process! Nice job, Debra - it's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a big jump! Gradually up to 3 pencils in the introductory course and now straight to 17! Actually, Debra, it's brilliant.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I love!
ReplyDeleteExcellent, I really like the drawing. I loved using coloured pencils. I look forward to seeing the rest.
ReplyDeleteDamned great!! I love the purple in the onions. Maybe a bit too much white. Needed more shadowing but dayum, you are good!!
ReplyDeleteWell done!! Definitely looks real!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness, this is so beautiful!!! What talent you have. Continue this journey, please and thank you.
ReplyDelete**blows kisses**
Deborah
Oh, wow, Debs, I love it that you showed it to us in stages, the final result is amazingly stunning. You could illustrate books you know! Imagine this gorgeous drawing in a book of recipes!
ReplyDeleteDebra, your drawing is beautifully done, I agree about the onion tops! I just ordered about $200 worth of new art supplies, I'm going to try some different colours of sketch paper too. You do a wonderful job with the pencils, are they Prismacolor? I have Prismacolor Premiers and love them. I have the 48 pack, but just ordered another 20 or so to help with more deep and rich colours! Well done!!!
ReplyDelete@ Rain -- Yes, we used Prismacolor Premiers in this art class. They are indeed beautiful coloured pencils!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debra :) They are really great pencils, I'm trying to learn how to blend them better. Patience and layering is definitely the key to getting great results with them!
ReplyDeleteLovely work. Anyone would be happy to have your art on their walls!
ReplyDeleteJust one word from me - FABULOUS & I would love to hang it on my wall.
ReplyDeleteDebra, the onions are gorgeous. Thank you for posting pictures of the piece in stages. It's amazing to see all the work that has gone into the fab, final product.
ReplyDeleteI wish for talent like this. It looks so satisfying. I know...just get out and do it!
ReplyDeletethis is fabulous drawing, great as real!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited!!!
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI can't get over the process. Really. Being an artist is awesome.
XOXO
Looks good
ReplyDeleteIt must take such discipline to slowly build up the layers and layers to achieve that rich finish. It's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteColored pencils was one of my favorite mediums to work with. These look terrific.
ReplyDeleteAwesome artwork! What a fun piece to work on. I should get back to my drawing. It's been a while.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, that's very good, and coming from someone who draws, doing it on black paper must be even more difficult.
ReplyDeleteStart to finish, I'm loving it.
Awesome job, friend D "Bateman" SheWhoSeeks :) Love, cat.
ReplyDeleteVery artistic. Spanish Onions have a big influence in my life - long story!
ReplyDeleteJP
Gorgeous! You have such a talent!
ReplyDeleteOne other comment: twine is thick. Go with it! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
WOW Debra, well worth the time and effort, it's beautiful :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, the twine is fine. It can't be an easy thing to draw.
ReplyDeleteAmazing work Debra! I imagine twine is a very difficult object to draw. It looks great to me!
ReplyDeletePhotographic quality for sure..The onions look great too..Such talent!!
ReplyDeleteI too thought this splendid; good for you !
ReplyDeleteI think your onions and twine look amazing. Bravo on the progress!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteI love your art, you are very talented. 👏
ReplyDeleteLovely job Debra - just think of that as binder twine from a hay bale. It is pretty thick.
ReplyDeleteOMG! This is stunning work! You did such a beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteYou are no novice. That is lovely. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteDamn. That's impressive. You added so much dimension to them. It's a beautiful product. Keep going. You've got the art gift.
ReplyDeleteI can almost smell them! Love being able to see the progression.
ReplyDeleteI like the drawing, very nice.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you continued with your classes. I think the onion is great. I can't draw diddly. I think art is such a great creative outlet. You go girl.
ReplyDeleteWow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletei am sooooooooooooo proud of you dear Debra ,specially the final look is AMAZINGLY done as i felt i can pick them and can use for cooking lol really great job my friend
best of luck for all the art you choose to do dear Debra!!!
All I want to know is, when can we start buying your art?????? You are AMAZING girl!!
ReplyDeleteWow, Debra! Your red onions are wonderful. I could actually feel the twine in your picture when I looked at it. I thought it liked very real! Keep drawing, my talented friend!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a very interesting course to take ... well done, you!
ReplyDeleteI anticipate I will be driving up north in the near future to attend your first gallery showing!