I'm really enjoying drawing at the moment, trying out different materials and techniques. I always loved pencils, but watersoluble pencils are quite new to me. But they're great and a nice way to add some body, layers and texture, and all you need is a pencil, a brush and some water, so they might make perfect travel companions. I have taken out my art journal again, which I haven't used in quite a while, but which I should do more often. Such a perfect place to play and experiment.
I've been collecting feathers for quite a while now. Or maybe collecting is the wrong word. I tend to just pick them up when I see a nice one, when I'm leisurely strolling around. Which I usually only do when I'm on holiday, which in turn means that almost all of my feathers are from England. Mostly from Hartfordshire and surroundings and Dorset, while walking around towns and villages, National Trust parks or the beach. I kept them all in plastic bags, hidden away in some stash boxes, when I finally got them all out and together in one place a few days ago. Lots of pigeon feathers, of course, but also a couple of beautiful duck feathers, crow feathers, swan feathers and a few that I have no idea what bird they come from.
Love the feathers, they are beautiful I always pick up the ones I see, too. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful journaling spread. Light and delicate.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF xx
I love the depth but simplicity in this spread. It is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous feathers-wow!!
ReplyDeleteLove the feather work. Very nicely done.:)
ReplyDeleteI love the delicate beauty in the artwork and how you keep the assorted feathers which I believe would be a constant sorce of inspiration too!
ReplyDeleteI too have a wide collection of feathers. They are pure magic. The drawing are wonderful. I really like the effect the water soluble pencils create.
ReplyDeleteGreat going! The techniques suits feathers perfectly. I also like the little splatters and the colour of the background. They are well suited to the feathers.
ReplyDeleteThese look great, I do love feathers! Have you tried using an ink pen to draw, and then blending the lines with just water? I like it because you don't need to carry much with you when you're out and about and the effect is quite nice :) x
ReplyDeleteLovely sketches Kay! We used to keep chickens and periodically they would leave me a nice feather or two lying around. I used to draw them sometimes too. Great subjects! :0)
ReplyDeletehello,
ReplyDeleteyour feathers are wonderful
it is hard to not pick up a nice feather ;-)