Here’s my fourth sketch for The Sketchbook Challenge. I did it while looking at a photo I took of my Nikko Blue hydrangea this fall (you can see the photo below). It had turned a wonderful dusky purple color.
I am considering this as a subject for a future art quilt. I just love the luscious color and texture in it. I sketched using a Sharpie pen, used my Caran D'ache Water Soluble Crayons to color the drawing, and then turned the color to water color with a wet brush. I’m not very happy with this sketch, and I’m not sure why.
I think I need to add some darker values, especially in the background. This is something I struggle with again and again. It is scary to add the really dark values. But this sketch is at least a start, a step toward the art quilt. I am trying to decide if I should do it in paint, as I did with my orchid series, or with fused fabric.
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I have been enjoying your sketchbook challenges. I definitely thing you should make this into a quilt, it would be so gorgeous with those colors.
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I am a huge hydrangea fan and your drawing is great. I look forward to seeing your future art quilt.
ReplyDeleteWow! That looks awesome. When you use the water soluble crayons, are they washable or is there a way to set the color?
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm....I was thinking about joining the challenge....but instead....I think I'll stick to making paper airplanes with my boys...ROFL.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!
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Kelly
This is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI would be very happy with it!!
This is my favorite one so far. It would make a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good sketch but I think you're right about adding darker values to the background. It would make the hydrangeas stand out more.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was one of your quilts when i first saw the pic on your blog. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful and getting to be your signature style. Can't wait to see it in a quilt!
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