By the shores of Gitchee Gumee by the shining Big-Sea-Water, came a little red horse! ...Or something like that. Clifford is the star of, "Clifford of Drummond Island" and other true stories. Clifford visits libraries, schools and assisted living centers. He has traveled all over the Eastern United States. Stay tuned for our next adventure! Meanwhile, enjoy the paintings and drawings regularly created by Cliffy's "mom", artist and author Nancy J. Bailey.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Today's Project - Dark Pony in Oil Pencil
I became so enamored of the last project on black that I just had to try another one. The practice is all good since I have an upcoming commission on black - YAY! Just waiting for the larger sized paper to arrive.
Anyway, here's a Shetland pony. He is listed on eBay.
This is absolutely beautiful. I just love oils. I don't think you need any more practice, it is perfect.
ReplyDeletei love painting in oils, but i almost never do these days because the cleanup is such a project! i've never tried oil pencil, but they look amazing - such great blending and texture - and the effect on the black paper is wonderful. hope to see more :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks to you both for the nice comments on what has become one of my favorite pieces! JME, I tried the non-stinky brush cleaner with oils that was much nicer than turpentine. However oils still take forever to dry and still are a mess to work with. :-) I *LOVE* the oil pencils. They blend beautifully and are more precise and less "greasy" than pastels.
ReplyDeleteThis pony's soul shines through-- it's lovely. Oil pencils - I've tried watercolor pencils and I really enjoy them. I'll try them. I love painting in oils but it is a complicated, long-term project. I confess that I kind of like the smell of it. Unfortunately, no one else in my house does.
ReplyDeleteHi Victoria, thank you for the nice comment. I had no idea you were an artist! You should post some of your stuff.
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