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Pastel chalk!
Charcoal!
Drawing!
Ember!
Been a while since any of these. I finally had the chance to sit down and draw something since I finished sewing, and since I'm making her costume, why not draw the lovely Firehair?
My profile icon is my first try with pastels and Ember, this is my second try. This was done on regular printer paper, though.
Smaller space to work on, but I prefer it.
It was also easier to scan.
Now my dad has given me the challenge to draw all the wolfriders for his computer background....
Challenge..... unwillingfully accepted.
Posted May 08, 2012, 03:46:44 PM
Ember Hidden Years
Charcoal!
Drawing!
Ember!
Been a while since any of these. I finally had the chance to sit down and draw something since I finished sewing, and since I'm making her costume, why not draw the lovely Firehair?
My profile icon is my first try with pastels and Ember, this is my second try. This was done on regular printer paper, though.
Smaller space to work on, but I prefer it.
It was also easier to scan.
Now my dad has given me the challenge to draw all the wolfriders for his computer background....
Challenge..... unwillingfully accepted.
Posted May 08, 2012, 03:46:44 PM
Ember Hidden Years
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Fawn Silverstream
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Comment #1 - Posted May 09, 2012, 01:13:51 AM
Really nice use of soft colours ^^. I quite like her eyes and nose; they look so soft yet clear.
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Afke
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Comment #2 - Posted May 09, 2012, 02:00:48 AM
Her smile makes me happy.
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Maggie
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Comment #3 - Posted May 09, 2012, 06:51:18 PM
Aw she's so cute!
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Comment #4 - Posted May 09, 2012, 10:41:47 PM
Thanks everyone! I at first wasn't going to use charcoal as an outline but it looked like a giant blur of colors otherwise. I'm glad it turned out good, this was different to me but it seemed really natural in a way.
I had a problem with her eyes though, I could not get them to look good no matter what I tried! |
Treefox
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Comment #5 - Posted May 10, 2012, 12:02:50 AM
I also like it! Her smile looks so genuinely happy. You conveyed her emotions brilliantly and I really like the soft colors.
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Icebird
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Comment #6 - Posted May 10, 2012, 02:41:01 AM
Aw, she looks so cheerful. You really caught that Ember-vibe, well done. Wonderful colours, too
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Amberfox
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Comment #7 - Posted May 10, 2012, 12:06:50 PM
Wow, it's been a million turns since I touched charcoal and pastels; I wonder if I could do the same wonderful job you did. I agree that her smile seems genuine and relaxed, very natural.
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Comment #8 - Posted May 10, 2012, 03:51:48 PM
Wow, thanks for such a positive feedback, everyone! This is the first time I tried a more "Wendy" style smile for Ember, I'm glad it turned out good!
Amberfox, I'm sure if you tried it again, you would produce a magnificent piece, one better than what I can do! 
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Startear
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Comment #9 - Posted May 11, 2012, 01:37:53 PM
Add me in the pile who really loves how happy she looks! The charcoal really makes it pop.
On practical notes, is pastels hard to use? I've been wanting to try for a time, but always chickened out and bought markers or a canvas instead. (If I use my money on art stuff.) |
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Comment #10 - Posted May 11, 2012, 03:34:06 PM
For me, it was a bit hard to use them since I was so used to having just pencils and pens.
But this second time, it was easy to adjust to the different way of how to draw with them, mine are tiny rectangular pieces I got many years ago from a school. They are definitely fun to use, and the effect it gives to the art and just how soft some of the colors are, I think it is definitely a good thing to try. But I warn you, it is very hard keeping your arm from touching the paper as you draw, it would smudge and it is hard to fix, an eraser works good with them but it still leaves behind a small amount. |
Multimedea
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Comment #11 - Posted May 11, 2012, 06:19:36 PM
What a lively, vibrant Ember. I like it!
Re: using pastels. Paper quality and surface are key to using pastels well. It's helpful not to use a smooth surfaced paper, but one with more tooth or roughness to it. That really gives the pastels something to play with. Also, chalk pastels vs. oil pastels can give you different looks and blendability. To keep from smudging a piece, it's good to lay down a blank sheet of paper over areas that have already been worked. |
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