I've been sketching out some new ideas with the intention of using them for my ceramics. A while back, I bought both watercolor markers and alcohol-based markers to putter around with. I'm not much of a sketch artist because I'm very rusty at sketching and drawing, let alone color and color blending. I know just enough to know that I'm out of practice!Even knowing my current limitations, it's been fun! I've really enjoyed just playing, not worrying about developing a new, saleable, piece of work. I try to do them quickly, without thinking a whole lot about it. I find that I overthink my art if I let myself, so I try to let go of the spectre of making it "perfect," and just let my imagination roam.
Of course, I do want to improve my technique, so I've started to watch beginner's videos on using Copic markers.
HOLY COW! I had no idea they were so damn expensive! And if you're a pro, you need to buy multiple sets to get the full color range of skin and metal and all the rest of it! I don't doubt that they're worth it, they're just a little north of what I need to spend.
Yeah, for now I'll stick with my little cheapie markers. I've got a new kiln coming, after all!
Meanwhile, I'll keep puttering around with my new little critters and see what they tell me about themselves, and where they take me!
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These guys have personality! They will be terrific in clay.
ReplyDeleteI do a lot of drawing and sketching. I use aquarelles. Caran Dashe is my favorite brand. They are easily blended with water, or acrylic medium if you want a more permanent drawing. They are available in sets or individual colors. Just thought you might like a variation.
Thank you! I'm looking forward to making the little creeps!
DeleteLove the sketches!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I wanted to keep them playful!
DeleteThey are cute little things. I have never heard of copic markers. I will have to look them up.
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DeleteAnd thank you! I like the little guys, too!