These drawings on watercolor
paper turned out to look quite different from the ones I've done on
charcoal paper or the grey paper I often use for quick sketches.
More often than not, I prefer to work on a medium tone paper (such as grey or tan) but I had this heavy white watercolor paper in my drawing satchel and it sort of called to me.
I think it said, "Try something different for a change"... or maybe it was, "Don't be afraid to work out of your comfort zone".
I liked using it, although it was not forgiving for changes. That's one of the reasons I usually prefer the cotton charcoal paper. It's fairly easy to wipe lightly drawn mistakes off with a sleeve or rag when using the cotton paper. But I did adjust to the working qualities of the watercolor paper, and the texture made for interesting results.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Charcoal Studies on Watercolor Paper
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3 comments:
Such lovely, sensitive work, Diana. I like the texture of the paper as well. The life drawings you have posted over the last few blog entries are just spectacular. You have such a feel for the human figure and a wonderful ability to capture magic in your life drawings.
The first one grabs me most. Is it the pose I am so familiar seeing my daughter using, I wonder. I know if would make a wonderful painting. I love using gouache over charcoal and leaving some of the dark power of the charcoal showing. Have you tried it?
Thanks so much for dropping by, Gals. Susan, I love your supportive comments: much appreciated!
I appreciate your excellent input, Julie. Although I sometimes use pastel over charcoal, I've not yet tried gouache with it.
Funny you should mention this, though, because I recently purchased some of the paint to try. It's on my list of things to do!
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