Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Grapes -- Colored Pencil



These were actually done for practice before I did my Four Fruit Still Life post. The inspiration for these came from an art book. Grapes are a challenge as you have to try to make each one look unique. I had at least seven different purple and red pencils blending these into uniqueness. You definitely get a lot of practice blending and burnishing colors when you do grapes, but it was rewarding to do.

11 comments:

  1. You did a wonderful job with these grapes. You captured the variety of colors and the soft glow of the light. Well done! nancy

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  2. I can see how grapes would be good colored pencil practice. You did a great job on it. I am glad you found it to be rewarding.

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  3. Great drawing! Those grapes look good enough to eat!

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  4. I never thought about them needing different colors but I guess that makes sense. You did a great job on these.

    Could I ask what color you are using for your shadow? I see you are adding some of the grape color but there is a basic color here too it seems.

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  5. Great job with these grapes. The color is so deep.

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  6. Wow! I would love to eat these ^^ they seem so juicy and delicious.
    Congratulations and thank you the award! I haven't really got time to make and dedicate yet but I'll get back to that soon. Thanks again

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  7. well, these are lovely. And reminded me of just how much I love grapes- you drawing is so appetizing!

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  8. Fantastic colours, they make my mouth water!

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  9. I don't even like grapes but this painting sure makes me want to eat some! Great job on these, Ramona!

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  10. Yum! these look good enough to eat! wonderful color and sense of roundness to them.

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  11. Lovely values in the grapes, Ramona!

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