It's been a while since my last try with drawing and painting bones. Here is an attempt of it.
The bone part was a disaster! The sketch was o.k. but came painting., mo matter what I did, the several layers of acrylic washes just didn't blend well. The end result was just a flat brown color wash.
I got my consolation price from the cactus. I enjoyed building up the green layers and warmed it up by adding hint of peach at the tip of the plant.
Originally, I was thinking to paint the little buds and cactus flower red, which was what I saw on most cactus. But I thought it was too predictable. Hence I extended the peachy tip to the flower and layered it with yellow and magenta.
Originally, I was thinking to paint the little buds and cactus flower red, which was what I saw on most cactus. But I thought it was too predictable. Hence I extended the peachy tip to the flower and layered it with yellow and magenta.
The more I was working with my sketchbook page, the more I discovered my palette. I prefer muted tones than strong colors. Most of the color I used have a grey undertone. I like them "pale" as well. And I try not to use more than 3 or 4 color for each page. I don't know why, but it makes sense during the creative process. I'm wondering whether this is a good thing or not? What do my fellow creatives think.
The sketch is also for Paint Party Friday - hosted by Eva and Kristin. All are welcomed! Do join in to share and support each other!
Cheers and have a lovely weekend! xxoo
21 comments:
I like the idea of the limited palette. It's less overwhelming and I think that it spurs on the creative process by making you stretch for colors a little more. I love working with complimentry colors and sticking to two + b&w. Nice cactus. happy PPF
I think it looks fine - but you're right, the cactus is better! Very hard to capture bone I'm sure!
I heard the advice long ago to use a 3 color palette. I don't always do it, but I often try. It helps to create more unity in the piece. Your colors are wonderful, by the way.
I admire your sketches so much, and they still lifes you make with other objects as well.
I think a limited palette helps cohere a piece....make them all feel like they belong together in that space :)
Always lovely to peek in your sketchbook!
Looks very elegant yet rustic ~ well done ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^
I flip flop between a rainbow palette and a limited palette- it depends on what I am working on. They each have value in the right situations. I don't think about it too much I just follow my instinct as to which to use.
Loving your pages and the colour palette you've used. Happy PPF, Annette x
some days I am drawn to a limited palette and others I go completely over the top but when ever I want to get my skills and eye in I go straight back to a few colours... they help me focus... I love the cactus in this... great tonal work...xx
I think it turned out great, it's got lots of visual interest even with the limited palette, love the cactus!
Sketchbook is a good practice. Love your cactus and bones. :)
Very interesting sketches. Is there a good source that explains how to do acrylic washes? I have never done that and would love to learn the technique. Thanks much,
Nancy
love that monochrome and low painting! Great work!
Another fascinating page! I like you usual pale colour palette. It suits your subjects. Though I do really love the unexpected, contrasting, little pop of colour the flower added.
I think you're doing just fine the way you do it here. Lovely drawings! and the cactus so beautiful with the flower on top of it! :)
I really like your color palette here, it's always so interesting seeing what's in your sketchbook.
I love when artists share their frustrations, makes me feel not so alone!! Thanks for sharing your process!!
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I love your work. Love the texture it radiates. Also I prefer limited palette too. It's perfectly fine! I love the way you discover your voice while you create.
I love the palette you use. It gives your sketch book a cohesive feel. I see it as your own very distinctive style.
Your sketches whisper instead of jump up and down shouting for attention, and I (for one) find that much more appealing.
First I was mistaking the bone for a plant. Sorry for that! I like the pale colors and the cactus blossoms sets that little accent that makes a painting interesting.
Very nice! Your bone looks very good to me! Love the colors and shapes of your cactus.
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