I often use a black ink wash for a background on white paper since I have had trouble in the past with getting the intense color that I want. This time I did a value study in shades of white and light grays - I think it worked well. For me, it was a little like drawing in reverse - I had to think about creating more light when I usually concentrate on creating darks.I also decided to combine the black of the bird with the black background - it tricks your eye into seeing the whole bird even though the only place I used black was on the bottom of his beak. It was not something that I planned and was pleasantly surprised when I finished his chest and saw the effect. I love when that happens!
This is colored pencil done on Strathmore Bristol, 9 x 12 inches.
I just love this one, Diann! The colors are so vibrant. I agree - the visual trick of his body blending in with the background is brilliant! And I enjoy seeing that you did this all in colored pencil. The highlights, etc. - really well done.
ReplyDeleteWow! I have never seen anything with that effect of blending part of the subject into the background. That's really neat! I also love the brilliance of the white against the black. That's amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis technique created wonderful results! I love it!
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