Since I am still learning graphite and very much a novice, although I am shy to share, I thought I'd post a recent colored pencil drawing I've done. :) The reason I am coming to graphite is because I found that I needed to learn more about light, values form and structure. and by learning graphite i...

Hi Linda - These are luscious looking. Beautiful use of color! I'll post some of my work. I'm actually going the opposite way though back to graphite as I found that I want to learn more about values and how to draw negative shapes!

Hi Linda Great blog too :) ! And by the way, I agree about Steadtler Colored Pencils. They're wonderful. I found them by accident at Staples . The ones I'm using are extra soft so are great for laying down undertones. I love your idea also about experimenting with tea stained papers. I recently saw ...

Linda - I love it! What a wonderful drawing --- and like Mike, it made me smile I'll head over to your blog now!

Mike - I LOVED your video. Watching was like being in a zen meditation and no kidding, I will watch this again MANY times! It was so instructive also and yet again, reminds me how important it is to pay attention to minute details and to SLOW down.
LOL I just never get enough of watching you draw!!!

Hi Mike - I know this is an older post but I would LOVE to see the video you made - and no worries about the state of your hands! In fact - it makes it all real . So please do post that video! Waiting ..waiting with bated breath )))))

Im looking forward to your video Mike!

Oh interesting. I can see my comment and now I can see your drawing. Though before I commented I coudl not see it.

Hi Lorene - Is there a reason we cannot view your file? It says we do not have permission:(. Would love to see it!

Awww.He's absolutely beautiful Marie. You want to just run your fingers through his hair and left him up and cuddle:). You're a wonderful artist!