Sunday Sketchbook: ARTEZA Drawing pad
Media: ARTEZA Coloured pencils
Inspired by my last post, I decided to make my first portrait sketch in coloured pencils after dabbling in graphite pencils for a while now; and I must say, it felt good; even though it took quite some time to complete than those previously sketched with graphite pencils.
Given the unlimited shades of hue, sketching in coloured pencils could prove daunting when one tries to blend several colours, just to match the right skin tones, capture the golden mesh of a lass’s tress or portray the azure eyes of an adorable child; and if the artist isn’t ready for PATIENCE 101, he or she could easily be dispirited. But, I’m glad that wasn’t the case here, and also happy to see the drawing to its reasonable completion.
With this, I’m ready to introduce the newest member of the dry media family (Coloured Pencils), hoping she, alongside graphite pencils will be my knights in shining armor when new shading challenges come forth, particularly in these troubling days that needs a lot to keep sane.
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Cheemnonso™
Magnificent! The detail is absolutely brilliant.
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Thank you so much. You do have some excellent landscape sketches as well.
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Very good! I love drawing and coloring with colored pencils.
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Thanks Julia. It’s so lovely to hear you love drawing and shading with coloured pencils as well. You specify with what kind of art?
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Admittedly, I mostly color in an adult coloring book. But I’ve copied photos in colored pencil before.
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That’s very nice to hear. Every art form is indeed of equal measure regardless of how they’re achieved. It all lies in the purpose. Perhaps, I’ll get to see some of your works in the coming days🤞.
You’ve got a great blog by the way.
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Thank you. That’s very nice of you.
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This is just wonderful! Not only is it rendered beautifully, you have captured her spirit too!🙂
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Thanks for leaving me awestruck with your remarks, Susan. I’m so happy you see her beautiful.
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Wonderful, well done! Depth in tones on the face done well and a wonderful job with the eyes ( many have trouble with that) a lovely child.
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Thanks for making me smile, Eob. You said this like the remarkable artist you are. By the way, do you still dabble occasionally in drawings, after your newfound love in photography?
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I sometimes do simple pencil line sketches. Photography has always been a passion, I just never shared my photos before. You’re a good artist, never be afraid explore new mediums. 😊
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Photography is one art form I’ve always adored, and thanks for sharing yours with us. I’d definitely heed to your advise.💝
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This is beautiful. I don’t have much knowledge about the intricacies of the field but simply loved the various hues that give a depth to the sketch so realistically.
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Thank you so much. So pleased to know you see it this way.
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Absolutely stunning.
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Thank you lots. Your spurring remark goes a long way.
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Delightfully captivating.
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I very much appreciate your invaluable thoughts towards this, Ana. Thank you.
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You got talent, Cheemnonso. Very nice– and with colored pencils. Wow!
Art
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I very much appreciate your awe-inspiring remark. Thank you for being supportive.
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beautiful…!!
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Thank you Nanan. Keep on colouring people’s heart with your lovely works.🎨
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absolutely stunning. How did you get the skin so smooth?
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Thanks so much Sarah. After layering the colours, I burnished through with a pink macaroon pencil.
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what kind of paper and pencils were you using? In my recent portrait, after i had layered the colours, I went over it in white with round strokes and then again on top with flesh tones. Still looks grainy though
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I used the ARTEZA Drawing pad and their coloured pencils (expert set of 48). The pad consist of 80 sheets(130g/m²), but I also figured it required a lot of burnishing to smoothen out the grains, so I had to resort to a blending marker (can act as a solvent too).
But when I tried the pencils on a Bristol vellum surface paper, it didn’t require much burnishing as the paper has less tooth than normal sketch papers.
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Thank you so much. I have just bought some luminance pencils, I’ve been using C’AranDache Pablo on Bristol Vellum. I use pastelmat for pastels but it’s all new to me!
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Anytime Sarah. It gets better for us with time. We just have to trust the process and keep exploring.
By the way, it’s nice having those C’AranDache Luminance pencils. I’m sure you’d love them.
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I’ve ordered a blending pen. Thanks for the tip. I’m sure the luminance pencils will be lovely, I’ve heard good things about them.
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Beautiful
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Happy you see it that way, Melissa. Thank you.
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oh my god, it’s really stunning! you have the natural talent and flair for this!!
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I so much appreciate your kind words, n.I. They will definitely keep me going.
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Awesome Cheemnonso 🤩 You’re truly a gifted artist, I must say. Inspiration comes from within and it’s there in you. I ❤️ Stay safe Stay blessed.
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Words cannot express how I feel about this, Anita. Thank you so much for spurring me on; I really appreciate it.
Do stay safe and blessed as well. 💝
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This is one of the most beautiful sketch works I’ve seen…it speaks to me in a kind of way.👏👏👏
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Peace. I’m glad the drawing made you feel this way.
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I’m inspired!
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It seems all of your readers, including me, are deeply touched by your work. All I can say is; you sure as hell can draw.
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Thank you so much, David. Knowing that my works has a place in their hearts as well as yours will forever make art worthwhile for me. Thanks once again.
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Very nice 🙂
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Thanks so much for your appreciation.🎨
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Great work… Loved this
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Thanks Singh. I’m glad you love it.
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Incredible… Amazing… Wow….
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Coming from a lovely artist, I’m truly honoured.
Thank you, Ashee and keep beautifying the world with your poems and sketches.
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And u too with your amazing art
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That’s amazing!
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[…] early stages (especially with the skin tones), but ultimately, turned out okay. After sketching my first colour pencil portrait not too long ago, I had serious doubts I’d be able to replicate the levels attained in the […]
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Such a beautiful little girl.
Gwen.
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Indeed Gwen. Thanks
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