Thursday, December 29, 2016

Elmwood in Ink

As I started this rendering of the historic Elmwood Cemetery, my intention was to simply draw this landscape with pen and ink.  As I completed the complex drawing, it seemed to call for some color.  So, I pulled out my classic Prima "Watercolor Confections" pan set, and added a little color with my brush pens.  I can't believe I like this set so much!  I wish I had all of their collections!  They are small, I can pack them in pocket or purse, and who knew I would be so happy with the brush pens?  I thought I could only use my favorite, very pricy watercolor brushes for such work!  Many, many thanks to fellow artist Peggy Wilson for turning me on to these babies!  This painting makes 1449 in 1449 days  :)
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15 comments:

  1. Such a wonderful sketch. I can see why you are so happy with it. I love the color on it too.

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  2. Beautiful sketch, with great detail

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  3. This is fantastic, love how you did it.Happy New Year! Happy PPF, Hugs, Valerie

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  4. Just beautiful. And what a great achievement - a painting a day for so long!

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  5. Lovely painting.
    Best wishes for the New Year ♥

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  6. That is beautiful! What an incredible achievement, so many drawings. Happy New Year!

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  7. This is SUCH a beautiful painting! I love it so much - great lines and colors. Happy PPF and Happy New Year!

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  8. This is beautiful Tammie. So different from your usual paintings. You're very talented! Here's hoping the new year will treat you well, have a happy and joyful ride into 2017!

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  9. Tammie your art is so majestic. It inspires me to go further. Wishing you and your family the very best for 2017.

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  10. Beautiful sketch and so pretty with the added colour Tammie, I'm thinking I need to look into that pen set. It sounds ideal.
    I wish you and yours a very Happy New Year and all the best for a creative 2017 :D
    p.s. I haven't had time during this last week to create any artwork, so I thought I'd just visit everyone instead. I'm having a great time!

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  11. This is amazing. Does it measure 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 for and ACEO? Do you make your own paper?

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  12. a lovely piece of art. Thanks for sharing your work :)

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  13. This is an amazing piece of art. I appreciate the color explanation. . .not heard of this one. Blessings, Janet

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