Happy Friday, everyone! It’s not just Friday, it’s Paint Party Friday, yay! Hopefully, Edith here counts, as she was done in pencil, so not technically a painting. Derwent Drawing Pencils (not the colored pencils) in my Strathmore Visual Journal. These pencils are so buttery soft. I love using them, but I have to be more patient than usual because they don’t erase at all. I did a light sketch in graphite first so I could fix errors and then went in with the Derwents. My little set of 12 only has these earthy colors and I haven’t seen bigger sets. The Strathmore journal doesn’t have as much tooth as my regular sketchbook but works fine for pencil if you keep it light. I really like the 9″x12″ size and the heavy pages that take paint, gesso, ect. so well. Click the pic to enlarge. I’m very happy with this one. 🙂
ETA: Some people have commented that Edith looks a lot like Angelina but this is a lovely young woman whose name really is Edith. She modeled for some artist reference photos. You should see the rest of her outfit! Maybe I’ll do a full length one some day just to show off the dress.
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I like this piece. My eyes go straight to to the hat then the hair, over to her eye than to the shaded shoulder. Well done.
Oh yes, you should be happy with this. I LOVE the earthy colors…the light and shadow play here is excellent! well done!
Great pencil work. The detail rendition is fantastic. Wish I could be that good! Looking forward to see more of your work! 😉
This is just an awesome portrait. I too am really liking derwent colored pencils, almost as good as my Venus, but not quite. 🙂
Oh she is excellent! Those pencils are great. You’ve done a wonderful job with the details in her face. I love it and very interesting that they don’t erase. I like this drawing very much.
this is really good, wow.
Your portrait is fabulous! Did you draw her with a live model? I like to draw with pencils too and feel my draftsmanship is the best when I use pencils. I can’t find a Strathmore Visual Journal where I live. Where can I purchase one? Thanks for stopping by to visit me. Have a great weekend!
Thanks, Rhonda! I drew Edith from a photo of the model. I got my Strathmore Visual Journal at a little local art shop, but you can buy them online at http://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-visual-journals/ I’ve got the 100lb Bristol Vellum one (the only kind my shop carried). I’ve bought from Dick Blick before and they are reliable.
She is lovely, with all the details and her hat! I really enjoyed my visit and scrolling around your blog here, lovely works.
~Theresa
Thanks for letting me know. Here is the link to my other blog. I fixed it on the blog. I would of emailed you but, you don’t have one linked. ~Theresa http://msartistsewcrafty.blogspot.com/
Very pretty! Edith looks a lot like Angelina!
Well done!
This is awesome! The detail is phenomenal. The fact that the pencils don’t erase would scare me away. Your work is truly amazing. I love it.
Beautiful… Such a wonderful hat and, oh those lips! Fantastic (You should be happy)!
xo
Kristin
Gorgeous drawing! She turned out beautifully.
She is gorgeous. I have some derwent pencils but have yet to do one that I like. Do you have any tips for using them?
I’m still learning with the Derwent’s but the best advice I can give is to use a very light touch and layer.
Wonderful sketch!!! She is beautiful!
Oh so beautiful- and she does look a bit like Angelina but with MUCH more substance 😀
Wow, not being able to erase feels kind of like driving without a seat belt- but you pulled it off beautifully!!!
I LOVE your style!
Happy PPF- a day late!
Stephanie
Beautifully done. I can’t believe those drawing pencils work that kind of magic…I’d say it’s all your doing. She came out lifelike and very charming…but I did notice a resemblence to Angelina.
You are a fantastic portrait artist. Wish you were local so we could sketch together. Have fun at the party!!
You should be proud…this is incredible work!
xo
This is fabulous. I love pencil drawings but am not very good at them myself. Edith is stunning and actually reminds me on the Australian actress Melissa George.
Absolutely gorgeous…beautiful!
Your drawing of Edith is stunning! Kat 🙂
She is so gorgeous and elegant…I’ve always found side portraits so challenging, but you have done a perfect job! And she’s prettier than Angelina 🙂 You are an amazing portrait artist! Wow! I keep noticing little shading and details that just bring life to this drawing…very lovely!
Oooh am so loving this, your texture with pencils is fabulous. Annette x
What an amazing portrait! Love it!
Very vell done. Love it and I”m glad you included it in PPF. I”m just getting around to seeing everyon’es post and glad I didn’t miss yours. I’m yvonne #17 this week.
She is just lovely!