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Drawings of Pears: October Virtual Sketch Date

October 21st, 2008 | Category: Graphite, Marker

graphite pears
Three Pears, Graphite in 9×12 sketchbook, Carolyn Pappas, 2008

Three Pears, Tombow Brush Pens in 9×12 sketchbook, Carolyn Pappas, 2008

I’m usually not the type to participate in online challenges, mostly because I procrastinate and never finish them on time. But I did decide to participate in the October Virtual Sketch Date. I did it first in graphite yesterday evening and then did the marker version tonight. They are different as you can see, and I was a lot more careful in the pencil version. I like the colored version for the looseness though. I don’t think I was particularly accurate to the reference image in either case however, as I didn’t spend the time necessary to really go after accuracy. I can’t wait to see what other people come up with. I already saw S G Chipman’s and was blown away, but then again, when does he not blow me away?

20 Comments so far

  1. Belinda Lindhardt October 22nd, 2008 12:12 am

    These a great :) loving to see what others are doing you have done a great job :)

  2. Jan October 23rd, 2008 12:15 pm

    I like both of them. I’ve been working with marker/ink pens as well, trying to get loose. So far, I’m not there yet, but experimentation often leads to breakthroughs.

  3. Judybec October 23rd, 2008 8:59 pm

    These are both so wonderful! I love this concept of a virtual sketch.

  4. christine October 23rd, 2008 10:09 pm

    Carolyn,
    I love the brightness of the colored version. It really pops!

  5. Linda T October 23rd, 2008 10:27 pm

    They’re both wonderful. I love the graphite one. Such excellent values.

  6. kathleen October 23rd, 2008 10:46 pm

    both are wonderful I do like the color version the colors in the shadows are really nice

  7. Micah October 23rd, 2008 11:32 pm

    Nice, but I really like your banner watercolor landscape. Fits the design of the blog very well.

  8. S.G Chipman October 24th, 2008 5:15 pm

    beautiful interpretations, Carolyn!

    (and thanks! you made my day, there)

  9. leslie October 24th, 2008 8:12 pm

    Love the markers and the pointillism. Suits the pears perfectly.
    Fabulous graphic effect.

  10. Melissa Muirhead October 24th, 2008 9:39 pm

    Just gorgeous, both versions. I do love the colours in your marker version though and admire anyone who can achieves results like that with markers (I need to be able to rub out)!

  11. Jeanette October 25th, 2008 7:04 am

    Fabulous drawings. I love the graphite simply because I’m a graphitehead :) The markers are very well done. Its not a medium I can say that I’ve tried, but you’ve made it look effortless.

  12. Barbara Weeks October 25th, 2008 12:23 pm

    I like them both but the graphite one is my favorite. Glad you joined us!

  13. sandy October 25th, 2008 1:36 pm

    Wow, both are fabulous and the comparison makes each pop!

  14. Linda October 25th, 2008 10:21 pm

    They are BOTH just great! I love all those bright colors… ;-)

  15. Regina Calton Burchett October 26th, 2008 12:32 am

    I really like both of these – the pencil one for its accuracy and detail, and the marker one for its boldness. They both have great shapes and demand ones’ attention.

  16. cathyswatercolors October 26th, 2008 9:32 am

    love the green. Exciting

  17. Kay Susan October 26th, 2008 11:23 am

    Nice work on both of these, but I think the coloured version has the edge!

  18. Sharon October 26th, 2008 7:17 pm

    The marker version is dramatic and vibrant but I really like the graphite pears the best. Quite lovely.

  19. Jeanne Grant October 28th, 2008 12:46 am

    Kudos for doing two. I really like the graphite.

  20. Paulette October 28th, 2008 1:16 pm

    Nice work on both!
    I agree with you the graphite shows the extra work, but the coloured ones are nice and loose.

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