Here we go with the first part of my summer abstract in ink and watercolor.
All lines are from my imagination and how I feel about their relationship. I create the image using a compass, straight edge, triangles, objects as well as free hand drawing. The first stage is in pencil or waterproof pen. In the next stage, I apply ink with various lettering pen nibs.
Between every stage, I rest the image as I question if the drawing is going where I want it to. This stage is very important because if a drawing like this is rushed, then it can be a quick disaster.
Already I know there are 3 things in the drawing that bother me. All three are small shapes that are part of the story. However, until I decide on colors, they might not remain as is.
The next stage: Inking the lines
Thank you for showing the step-outs on your art. I find this fascinating and love your abstracts with their clean lines.
ReplyDeleteJeanie,
DeleteThe most difficult thing about the drawings is having patience. I have to constantly tell myself not yet. 🤣
May
It is taking shape…love it.
ReplyDeleteMarie,
DeleteOn the hunt today for my watercolor palettes. It is fun standing in the room where I know they are, telling myself that I’m probably looking right at them. It worked yesterday finding my pencils.
May
It's interesting to study the shapes and the lines and how they feed off one another. It's not an art form I've experimented with so I'm enjoying seeing your progress and explanations of the process.
ReplyDeleteMaryanne,
DeleteWith your excellent quilting skills, you could design a quilt in the abstract style that would be fabulous!
May