Wednesday 24 October 2012

Sketch - Whimsy Frog

Very quick sketch inspired by Dede's stream http://www.ustream.tv/channel/inkwell a few weeks back.  The background uses Dylusions Colour Wash Sprays, the frog was sketched over these and coloured with just 2 Neo Colours (Ice Blue & Golden yellow) - The rest of the colouring came from the background as it interacted with the Neos.  Next time I try this technique, I will use watercolour paper instead of the cheap sketch paper I had to hand.  The sketch (cartridge paper) made the Neos hard to blend, and they also bled out of the lines.  He only took about 15mins to do, so I still kind of like him as a little practice piece.

9 comments:

  1. your froggy is very adorable, love the colours and he has such a cute eye
    hugs
    Miranda

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  2. I like your frog and can't believe how quickly you did this. The colors are just beautiful. Love this piece.

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  3. Practice or not it still looks gorgeous.

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  4. I think the frog is fabulous, even on that paper! I agree his eye is his best feature.

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  5. So wonderful, I really love frogs.

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  6. I think this is great. Love the colors!

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  7. Thia is simply amazing! The colors are fabulous and the frog sooo cute! Awesome! xoxo

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  8. I love your results. While I typically find frogs rather creepy, I think this one is so NOT creepy. I think I'd even admire him if he landed on me.

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  9. I adore frogs and gasped when I saw this. If this was for sale in an art shop I would be snapping it up. Just fab :-)

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