Greyhound in Graphitint water soluble pencils

[Joy]

This is in Graphitint watercolor pencils and some watercolor on top, as the pencils did not seem to get dark enough values, or maybe I just need more practice with them. The drawing took maybe 15 minutes, then I fiddled for what seemed like hours on and off with applying pencil, and then water to activate the pencils. It is on Arches 140 rough, 7 x 8.

 

[Artyczar]

Beautifully done Joy! Don't you see how good you are??? This is excellent and adorable--both!

 

[Joy]

Ayin, thank you so much!

 

[Sue]

Gorgeous, I love the subtle colouring and the expression. that you have captured. I know what you mean about the graphitint pencils, I've only used them a few times and have not yet produced anything I am happy with - your combination of pencil and watercolour works really well.

 

[Terri]

This is beautifully done, Joy! You worked this just right between the pencils and washes. The blending is just masterful!

Great job!

 

[Joy]

Thank you , Sue and Terri. I find they are very labor intensive and it has given me a new "appreciation" for watercolor. CP artists have the patience of Job!

 

[Scamall]

I like the shading and expression, but am in awe of how you translated that thin skin on the neck area!

 

[Donna T]

You do wonderful work with animals, Joy!

 

[Joy]

Scamall - Thank you! The neck and shoulder areas were a bit eerie in the reference photo, as they looked human.

Donna - How kind of you to say! When I was learning, I stayed from away from painting animals for years due to their reputation of being difficult. But if I don't practice what I enjoy, I will never learn.

 

[joe1It]

It’s spectacular

 

[Joy]

Oh, Joe, I am thrilled you think so!

 

[KreativeK]

Those eyes really draw in the viewer, Joy, well done. I find dog heads very difficult to paint and make them look natural so bravo to you!

 

[Joy]

Thanks, Kay. You can do well with any subject.