Work in process colored pencils on Ampersand Pastelbord
Stacy L. Rowan
Working on pencil drawings can produce a very meditative feeling for me. This is true whether I am working with graphite or colored pencils. Since the drawings build rather slowly and changes are only an eraser stroke away, I find it easy to get "in the zone". I can shut down the rather incessant analytical chatter that normally rambles on in my brain and enjoy the process. I have been appreciating these meditative mediums lately because I find they are a good balance to an otherwise busy schedule.
Graphite drawings are great for investigating and focusing on values. They reinforce the importance of working with the full value range.
Colored pencil drawings are obviously good for learning to work comfortably with color. I am using the drawing above to immerse myself in a subject that is yellow. I've drawn and painted yellow objects before, but still feel it is the most challenging hue for me.
2 comments:
Stacy
I like your meditation piece here. I agree with you. Yellows are definitely a challenge.
I am so glad you have found some precious time to work at your art.
Thinking of you.
Cheers!
Bluelilac
Blue, I am glad I'm not the only one who finds yellows a challenge! I'm managing to find bits of time here and there to work on my art. What about you? :)
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