I have ideas for a new piece going around in my head and I like to work out those ideas as studies and little thumbnails, as what's in my head and what comes out on paper usually needs a lot of adjustment.
It usually starts with sketches like the first shown and little notes doodled on any paper that is handy. It then translates to tracing paper, then to the final form that it will take, whether enlarged, reduced, watercolour, oil, etc.
I rather like a little online drawing tool called Harmony. Its so handy to quickly sketch out ideas using a mouse which is what I've done here. I did this in colour then resaved it as a jpeg file then emailed it to myself, as I'd done this at lunchtime. However, the file mysteriously changed colour and went very black. I'm not sure why. So I redid it and have something similar here.
It can and will change a lot between the initial concept and the final piece. Some people don't like to work out composition or values or colour and just jump right into a piece. I guess I'm methodical in some ways by wanting and needing to know my path and what I will take with me on the way. I like making my mistakes early and learning from them. Preferably not on an expensive sheet of paper!
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Is this a self-portrait?
No, I'm not sure of the final model for this yet.
I'm impressed with your mouse skills! The third image is especially appealing. I'd be tempted to print that out on good paper, add a little color and call it done.
Its nice to see your thought processes, and the beginnings of a new work Jeanette. I am torn between being spontaneous and having the work evolve on the paper, and working it out to prevent the inevitable and sometimes disastrous mistakes.
un'abilità da artista in tutti i sensi, complimenti! se vuoi puoi fare un giro da me, ne sarei lusingata vederti fra i miei sostenitori fissi
ciao
BIllie, I like the 3rd one too. I think this piece will evolve a lot before the final image in fixed in my head and on paper.
I flip back and forth too Cathy. It depends on my plan for the piece. This is going to be a major piece so I want to plan it out carefully before committing it to paper or canvas.
Thank you Gabe, I will be visiting your blog soon.
I really enjoyed this post. How interesting that you show us how you work and plan and the last image is very appealing. I really like it.
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I'm loving your fish! Thanks for sharing your creative process. I vary my approach to each piece.The technique I'm going to use and time available to do it seem to dictate for me. It's hard to think of anything else once a piece is started and I even dream colours and ideas. Very annoying.
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