tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046539740664654399.post6170460672513729073..comments2024-02-23T10:17:55.806+00:00Comments on The Art of Phil Davis: Peppers (two ways)The Art of Phil Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637467636239021488noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046539740664654399.post-70978265634802363962012-06-24T21:08:39.416+01:002012-06-24T21:08:39.416+01:00Thanks alot David, I looked again and you are of c...Thanks alot David, I looked again and you are of course right. Will try this out with my next one.The Art of Phil Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04637467636239021488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046539740664654399.post-88633614343377766352012-06-22T19:18:36.412+01:002012-06-22T19:18:36.412+01:00In my opinion (that is my disclaimer :) ) what wor...In my opinion (that is my disclaimer :) ) what works with the pastel drawing is that the edge of the forms are suggested by the tone of the colors (the pastel strokes). This give a loose, natural effect in your drawing. In the marker drawing, the black line overpowers and tightens the image by isolating the peppers from one another. I would suggest rather than fully outlining the forms, try using just enough line to accent the shapes and forms. In other words, try not fully enclosing shapes with outlines. Also, experiment with using a different color other than black. Though black can be effective for defining forms, sometimes it can overpower the drawing, as is often the challenge with markers. Check out the drawings of Degas or Toulouse Lautrec for good examples of linear accents. <br /><br />Good job with you drawings. Hope you can exhibit soon!David R. Vallejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188837526693333112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046539740664654399.post-31812546492160781682012-06-06T19:14:22.198+01:002012-06-06T19:14:22.198+01:00I think you did a nice job on those marker peppers...I think you did a nice job on those marker peppers - My favorite part of the marker drawing is how the black pen and the red pepper aren't exact - and the colors are bold.Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559482150994255276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046539740664654399.post-14994995378128096582012-06-06T11:17:47.642+01:002012-06-06T11:17:47.642+01:00Thanks for sharing your experiment with us!I don&#...Thanks for sharing your experiment with us!I don't like eating peppers, but these are look so tasty!:) I've never used markers, but looking at you sketches I think that I'm probably missing something :)Alenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09971952790412382369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046539740664654399.post-42331175307696740802012-05-22T15:16:53.577+01:002012-05-22T15:16:53.577+01:00Many thanks for the advice MaryMany thanks for the advice MaryThe Art of Phil Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04637467636239021488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046539740664654399.post-26196972939730874092012-05-22T13:02:28.320+01:002012-05-22T13:02:28.320+01:00I love the one made with the markers. Love the nea...I love the one made with the markers. Love the neatness of the lines and colors. I have no idea how to work with markers but you make me want to learn!kazumiwannabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02314259816204251753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046539740664654399.post-46073283840591820902012-05-22T12:54:10.288+01:002012-05-22T12:54:10.288+01:00It might just be that the red and yellow are so go...It might just be that the red and yellow are so good looking. When working with markers limit the open spaces large areas tend to show streaking much more easily. Also use circular motions and work within the wet. See how on the green there are lines. Practice within a circle start at one side and work out never go to far from your moistened lines keep working them gently without scrubbing. Markers are fun and the brilliant colors are intoxicating. Keep using them and you will fall in love.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08575950792003389798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046539740664654399.post-1543684163647965192012-05-22T06:18:41.673+01:002012-05-22T06:18:41.673+01:00And nice highlights, Phil!And nice highlights, Phil!Melliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095407632265293378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046539740664654399.post-38674498060167298972012-05-22T06:10:30.708+01:002012-05-22T06:10:30.708+01:00Both are very good, but I find myself drawn to the...Both are very good, but I find myself drawn to the more saturated colors of the markers. They do seems to work better for the texture of peppers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231453420718519162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046539740664654399.post-72680474301123011662012-05-21T10:53:26.801+01:002012-05-21T10:53:26.801+01:00I like the ink outline - makes the picture more in...I like the ink outline - makes the picture more interesting IMHO.Sue Clinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15582183867336673426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046539740664654399.post-21952460836373798022012-05-21T07:41:38.710+01:002012-05-21T07:41:38.710+01:00Will do RichardWill do RichardThe Art of Phil Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04637467636239021488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046539740664654399.post-81819378396625409772012-05-21T00:03:23.801+01:002012-05-21T00:03:23.801+01:00Experimenting is essential, Phil. When we do this ...Experimenting is essential, Phil. When we do this we open up new ways of seeing. Your examples are a good illustration of decision making and I would favour the bolder markers as they do justice to the shiny surfaces of the peppers.<br />Next time try a different colour instead of black for outlines and see what you come up with.Richard Klekociukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06438277920923333436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046539740664654399.post-13386468403795085732012-05-20T20:40:15.839+01:002012-05-20T20:40:15.839+01:00I know the feeling Dan, I just gave in!!!!I know the feeling Dan, I just gave in!!!!The Art of Phil Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04637467636239021488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046539740664654399.post-83876425402612945982012-05-20T20:26:08.160+01:002012-05-20T20:26:08.160+01:00No disaster here as far as I can see. I like both...No disaster here as far as I can see. I like both pictures. I often find that adding black line enhances what I am doing in watercolor and it frankly pisses me off! That is why I am working so darned hard at trying to make it work without those ink lines. So I can relate.Dan Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130079803891606515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046539740664654399.post-45364646226873859922012-05-20T19:55:47.576+01:002012-05-20T19:55:47.576+01:00The bold colors on your work with markers are very...The bold colors on your work with markers are very effective, very eye catching. I'm glad you found some paper that works for you.Sandy in Michiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377074282501697667noreply@blogger.com