This exercise takes the gradated tones of the previous lesson and applies them to an object. Next up I'll be bringing in a bit of color on these first two exercises. But really... isn't monochrome lovely?
I'm looking forward to some spare time to go over these exercises. I'm thinking there is a lot to be gained in relaxed repetition. I feel a bit like I'm heading back to the basics and I'm liking that.
As with different brands of watercolors/paints/inks, brands of colored pencils will also have a different feel and characteristics; some will feel very soft and velvety, some will be brittle and hard; some smear, some don't. Also, like with watercolor, your paper will play into how the pencils perform. When I first discovered colored pencil as a medium, I bought a handful of open stock pencils, all the same color but different brands and was amazed at their differences.
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Well, that certainly sounds like the way to go. I read ahead and found that the author recommends Verithin for sharp edges. Around here, one thing leads to another! :-)
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