I have been enjoying using Derwent Graphitint pencils on my pen and ink drawings lately. The graphitints are water soluable much like watercolor pencils but the colors are dusky and subtle--great for nature drawings and shading. The graphitints are soft, similar to a 2B pencil. I used Noodler's Beaver ink in my Lamy Safari pen, with Warm Grey Graphitint pencil for shading and for the bird's head.
A note added later: I just found out that graphitint pencils are not very lightfast. Roz did a thorough test on them and here are her results. I am disappointed!
I love this! I've been thinking about getting some of the Graphitint pencils...I really like the effect.
ReplyDeleteThis piece is so delicate and graceful. Gorgeous!
Lovely page - the drawing and the composition and everything. I have been discussing Lamy Safari pens recently and must go and buy one tomorrow ! It looks lovely on this page
ReplyDeleteNice soft sketch - it's good to see you back blogging again!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tahirih, Alissa and Sarah! It's good to be back.
ReplyDeleteI like this. Those pencils do indeed work nicely with the look of the fallen grass. I like how your writing follows the curved contour of the grass as well. Nice Work!
ReplyDeleteGreat work! The graphitints really compliment the subject!
ReplyDeleteI love the curved grasses...very graceful. This drawing makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marco, Raena and Chris. I appreciate your visit and you comments.
ReplyDeleteBtw, someone just old me that graphitints are not very permanent or colorfast, so I am doing a test, which I will report on when the results are in.
Such a delicate sketch, and wonderful presentation =) I've always love the sephia tones
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ReplyDeleteI love the delicate, curved lines and the subtle shading. Nice to learn about the graphitint pencils.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alex and Barbara! I love sepia tones too and have been trying to find just the right combo of tools/materials to get the look I want. I love the colors of graphitints but probably will not use them much because of the lightfastness issue.
ReplyDeleteLovely sketch Janene! I would check with Derwent about lightfastness, as I'm sure they have been improved.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cathy. Good idea to check with Derwent.
ReplyDeleteI love this sketch! Sepia has a wonderful, subtle look to it. Too bad about the graphitints, they allow for such delicate, beautiful effects.
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