Experiment

A few months ago, I bought a couple of sheets of wood paper (I think it's birch). I decided to try them out, and I used my Caran d'Ache Pablo pencils, as well as my Lyra pencils. They both work very nicely on wood.

The wood paper I used is smoother than the regular paper I use (Stonehenge), yet, it holds many layers. It works great with both solvent and a colorless blender. The only difference is the direction of the wood grain/veins. The little crevaces can be annoying sometimes. Because of this texture, it's definitely different than with paper, but because the pencils feel very smooth on the wood, it's very enjoyable.



Plumeria 21 - 8.5x11" - Colored pencils on wood paper - FOR SALE

A few ACEOs

I tried to draw a few ACEOs, but again, I've been very busing preparing for the show. I also did a custom portrait for a client.



Fox 7 - ACEO (2.5x3.5") - Colored Pencils - FOR SALE



Fox 6 - ACEO (2.5x3.5") - Colored Pencils - FOR SALE



Special order - 5x7" - Colored Pencils - NOT FOR SALE



Sphynx 5 - ACEO (2.5x3.5") - Colored Pencils - SOLD



Boston Terrier 6 - ACEO (2.5x3.5") - Colored Pencils - SOLD

Monthly Challenge

I hadn't planned on doing this month's Colored Pencils Magazine challenge as I'm busy preparing for my art show next week. But once again, I couldn't resist Sally Roberton's beautiful photo. So I gave it a shot, and decided I will include this drawing in my show.

I used the Caran d'Ache Pablo pencils, which are oil based and similar to the Polychromos. It's the first time I do a piece entirely with them. They have a nice variety of colors, keep a sharp tip for a long time, and blend very well. I like them a lot; it was a real pleasure to work with them.




Birds - 8x12" - Colored pencils - FOR SALE

Resolutions

Each year, I like to give myself a new art challenge. Last year, I decided to participate in every Colored Pencil Magazine challenges, 12 in total. It was fun and I learned a lot. The year before, I participated in the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge, and later on, I did a 30 ACEOs in 30 days challenge, too.

This year, I won't do anything so stressful, but I've decided I had to finish all the paintings I started over the years and never finished. By December, I want my "unfinished" pile to be gone.
January started very well. I finished these two:



Moose - 11x14" - Soft pastels - NOT FOR SALE




Hibiscus - 6x12" - Oil on canvas - SOLD

Great news!

In March, I'll be having a show at the Ethel M. Weymouth gallery! I've been busy drawing for the show, but soon, I'll be listing animals and other art for sale.