Kangaroo (watercolor version)

[ams]

This was for the November Wildlife Animal Challenge. It's about 5"x7" done in an XL Mixed Media sketchbook.

I started with a freehand pencil sketch, then added ink (you can see this version in the Ink and Marker forum here.)

Then I add watercolor which transforms it from a pen and ink to a watercolor painting.

I like pen and ink by itself but I also like line and wash so I frequently scan my artwork at the end of inking stage and then again after adding color.

 

[Terri]

Well, it's hard to argue with any technique when the results are this good! I love your watercolor roo! Beautiful browns. Yum! Great work, Anne. So cute!

 

[Puapka]

Reminds me of childre books with watercolors, very sweet feeling. Wonder if they are still being made. The ears look so fluffy looking!

 

[ntl]

This is wonderful, and for me, so timely. Yesterday I read an old tutorial regarding dots and washes. Unfortunately most of the pictures are gone from it, but your painting is a perfect example of what the tutor was "tooting"! So many thanks.
Yours is a wonderful piece.

 

[Joy]

Perfect amount of color. Your work has universal appeal.

 

[Balaji]

I saw your pen and ink version too and I like both. This one has the right amount of colour, and an appropriate one too.

 

[ams]

Thanks for your kind comments everyone. I really appreciate them.

 

[KreativeK]

An adorable piece!

 

[Jo Castillo]

Awww, so nice. Love the roo!

 

[jmfletch]

All I can say is it is so cute and you rendered it beautifully.

 

[Rich53]

Cute! The 'roo looks like it's wondering where "Old Man Dingo"* has gone off to!

--Rich
* R. Kipling, you know!

 

[Artyczar]

I LOVE THIS!!! Great shadows, too. VERY well done!

 

[ams]

Thanksfor the wonderful comments everyone. I enjoyed doing this piece.