Lynn's Faves

an observational study, photo reference is somewhere in here: http://www.petnyaku.com/photo/kucing-dan-anjing-kalau-ngantuk-ya-nguap-aja-gak-peduli-tempat/

Old family farm with Cinnamon.

Bumblebee with a basket of flowers

It was so meditative doing the shading and blending for this one.

Pink tulips on toned tan sketch paper. This was my first time burnishing. I used the toned tan paper so that I could better see the effects of burnishing with a white pencil. I used Prismacolor soft core pencils.

Graphite on sketch paper.

Graphite on sketch paper.

My first attempt at cross-hatching with ink.

Sunset behind a Celtic inspired cross.

Per special request :) this is my method for crosshatching. Feel free to comment and share your ideas.

Mountain landscape in the fall after a storm.

Practice for my next project. This is my first time experimenting with white charcoal and white gel pen on black paper. Let me know what you think!

Drawing Prompt Submission

Also known as Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas. My mom’s favorite flower. Her Mother’s Day gift.

African bull elephant with broken tusk. Derwent white charcoal on 8x10 toned black mixed media heavy-weight paper.

Fat little birds make me smile! The Eastern bluebird is a North American migratory thrush. My subject is a male with the most luxurious neck rolls! Drawn in Prismacolor soft core colored pencils on toned tan sketch paper.

8x10 done in Prismacolor colored pencils on Strathmore Bristol.

What do you think? Ink or graphite?

Mantid on a rose bud was done on Strathmore Bristol with Derwent Graphitint (tinted graphite) pencils. I love these insects and they are all over the rose bushes this time of year. I tried to capture her natural grace and beauty as she stepped down from her rose bud perch while eyeing her prey.