In support of the ACPN and coloured pencil art in Australia we have put together a 2012 ACPN Calendar representing collection artworks from members from the Australian Coloured Pencils Network.
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One of our members Richard Klekociuk has just posted this wonderful article on his blog from the latest newsletter of the Art Society of Tasmania including the opening night’s comments of his recent exhibition in Hobart by noted Tasmanian artist, Terrence Gough OAM. It’s well worth a read and wonderful to see such support for [...]
When creating coloured pencil artworks sometimes we can get so “close or zoned in” on a particular detail or set in our own way that we can forget to step back and think about the “process” of what you are creating.
When struggling with an artwork or if have been working for awhile I will often pull myself back and remind myself of these points, I find they really help to push me along my path especially when I am in my “ugly stage” of working.
1. At the beginning before you start be mindful of your values - try to think what is your lightest light and darkest dark – TIP:half close your eyes and look at your reference. Then as you are working check these values again, are you keeping with your plan. Do you need one darker than another if you make your darkest area close to your lightest area it will really make your artwork POP!2. What sort of support you could use to HELP you create your vision? If your subject is on a dark background why not use a dark paper? This will aid you, noone says you have to start with a white paper.
3. How is your stroke? Altering your stroke direction can create some interest to achieve different textures. Remember to think about how you like to work but sometimes altering your stroke can bring a whole new direction. eg. Cross hatching, fast stroke, small circles, large circles, following the contour of your subject.
4. Start with your background first your background will affect your foreground.
5. Remember to keep a sheet of clear plastic or paper under your hand to prevent smudging and brush away any debris.
6. Values, values, values. Keep checking them!! Get your value scale out and see how you are going.
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When creating coloured pencil artworks sometimes we can get so “close or zoned in” on a particular detail or set in our own way that we can forget to step back and think about the “process” of what you are creating.
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