Sunday, April 7, 2013

More Work in my Illustrated Journal...

Hi everyone!  I've been having a lot of fun playing in my new illustrated journal.  After my first entry, I decided not to sketch in pencil first anymore - just commit to pen right away.  It makes things a little more quirky looking to not be able to erase, and I like that.  It also makes perfectionism impossible, which is a REALLY good thing...

This first one is done with Pitt Artist Pen and Neocolor II crayons...


and this one is done with Pitt pen, Derwent Inktense Pencils, White Montana Marker, and Neocolor II's...

One thing I am noticing is that my natural tendency is to draw big.  Both of these entries ended up being just a piece of the whole picture because I started out so big (unintentionally) - ha.  I think I am used to more of a 9"x12" size and this book is 5"x8."  That's okay though - I kinda like it that way.  It would take a whole lot longer to draw the whole thing!

I hope your weekend is fantabulous!  Thanks so much for visiting and for your comments!  I really appreciate them!
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7 comments:

  1. Dawn ZichkoApril 7, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    These are lovely illustrations, Michelle! There is depth and originality all made by your hand. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. Julie Tucker-WolekApril 7, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    FABULOUS!! Loving your drawing of the hand/coat!!!

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  3. UnknownApril 7, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Wow your drawing skills are growing exponentially! Love seeing this and I like the bigness!

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  4. McMGrad89April 7, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Sometimes, I draw in pen first, but I am still a pencil first person for some reason. I like the way both pages came out.

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  5. ~ MariApril 7, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    That mallard is superb! :)

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  6. dawnApril 14, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    How awesome these are, love that first one, great detail and coloring. Isn't it nice to walk with out having a coat. YEA SPRING!

    aawww that mallard duck is so sweet, again great coloring and details.

    Great job using a pen and just going for it, they came out beautiful and I can't wait to see more.

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  7. iHannaApril 26, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Oh wow, such beautiful illustrations. The duck is very cool, love how you've coloured it!

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