"The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubt, while the stupid people are full of confidence." - Charles Bukowski
Quick sketch with a black Stabilo pencil - did you know that Dina Wakley calls these "magic pencils"?
Look what happens when a little bit of water is added! The pencil is designed to mark on most surfaces including glass and does amazing stuff when melted with the water.
First layer of paint added with paint markers.
Hair was colored with Neocolor Crayons - I always return to these fabulous sticks of water-soluble color! Finished up by writing the quote with Gelli Roll Pen and Stabilo pencil.
CHECK IT OUT - One of my pics made it onto Julie's blog today!!
Linking to Art Every Day Month,
26 comments:
Very kind of you to share your process. I love learning about new to me tools for making art. The quote made me smile. And the art is terrific!
She is beautiful, and the quote so true....
I love quotes by Bukowski - and added to you art it is even better. You make it seem so easy! :~)
Happy AEDM!
She is so BEAUTIFUL and stylish too!
I like the little monster too!Happy PPF!
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I love the stained glass look to the painting and the quote is so true!
Beautiful and perfect sketch for the quote! adorable project, Michelle!
Wonderful journal page and I love the quote! Its great to see the progression of your work and the colours give an abstract feel which works really well. Great work!
Smashing pages with a great quote, loving the strength of design with the girl. Happy PPF, Annette x
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LOVE it!
I love those Neo Colors as well. They are especially great when you use bold lines as you have done here. She is beautiful and the little monster is sweet.
Would you believe that I've had a Stabilo-marker since a few months and still didn't use it ....? Now you've inspired me ;-) I love your girl, and the quote by Bukowski is fantastic!
This is wonderful art with a strong sense of design. Lovely!
oh, the quote….sad but true!
this face is a real beauty…very nice
Sad, but yes the quote is so true - and she's quite captivating. Love the colours as well. I'll have to get myself some of those magic crayons - still building my stash of art supplies (it'll never end will it?)
Have a great weekend
~jen
She's beautiful Michelle! I have those pencils in several colors thanks to Dina :). saw your sweet journal page at AJED too!
I've recently used stabilo water soluble markers in my work but haven't tried the pencil yet. Will have to check that out. This is a compelling painting and I love her expression of bewilderment.
This is fabulous, and I love reading about your method! Very strong, compelling image!!
Great piece. Love that you showed us some of your process, very inspiring.
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Caroline
I really like it when artist share their process. Thank you. I like the expression on her face.
Very nicely done.
Nicole/Beadwright
Love the quote and so true.. :) Your girlie is gorgeous, the colours really pop. Neocolours are fabulous.. :)
The quote is perfect and I enjoyed seeing your process. I, too, love the Neocolors and carry them with me just in case I need some color in my life.
Oh this work is beautiful! =)
Stablo pencils.. I've used one called Fountain pens.. which you blend out with water.. but I don't know if they do the same work..
:)
I menat Stabilo..
and by reading what you wrote once again I now see you're talking about a pencil.. so then it's quite another thing than my Fountain pen :))
I haven't heard of the Stabilo Marker pencil, but I shall look out for it now, it sounds exciting. As for the Neocolour Crayons, I keep reading about them on people's blogs, but resisting yet another kind of medium to add to the ever-growing pile, but seeing your lovely lady I think I'm about to give in and buy some.
Thanks for sharing the process - I love to learn about new methods from generous people like yourself.
Your pages are gorgeous. I love your style. Beautiful work!!
Have a great day!
Nora
Love the quote! Neat technique. She is so pretty! I love that sideways look, a bit cautious and hesitant.
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