Today the letter X is for coloring in the cross sections of the drawing. I am slowly working on my Annie cat drawing since my attention has been on other projects, but it actually takes a bit of work to achieve the bright hues in my illustrations. The last few drawings people told me I was rushing through, and I should slow down and do it my way.
When I start working on a drawing I spend a bit of time getting outline on scratch paper, and then I transfer this on to the final paper. This time I am really building up the hues with the colored pencils, which is something I find I cannot do with oil paint. I know people do build up hues with color paint, but it is smelly and requires more care. I like how colored pencils are not fussy, and you can go back and fourth between various tasks while working on such a project.
I really like how this drawing is shaping up. I enjoy watching you work on it. I also like that you are not limited by the letters of the alphabet to talk about something else, but can make your post about anything you are really thinking about, with a little creativity.
This is so true, Aya! I am doing the A to Z Challenge my way this time. I was not going to stress myself out thinking about an X word, which in all actuality the cross sections of the drawing form an x, so why not share this?
Hi. I’ve come here through A-to-Z challenge, and I find your theme interesting.
I like the color of the sky in your picture. The video shows me how carefully and patiently you are coloring in the cross sections.
Thanks, Romi. I will have to check out your blog.
Great start in colouring and I love that blue hue. Great unique way to use X:)
I hadva hard time thinking of x, so this was my idea 🙂
That is going to be gorgeous when you are finished with it…I love the colors so far! Looking at some of your previous posts, it looks like you live in a beautiful place. Enjoy the last couple of letters of the A to Z and thanks for the blog visit!
Katie @TheCyborgMom
Thanks, Katie! I enjoy living here in Southern California, and it is the ideal environment for me.
I like the blue you’ve achieved. I had no idea you could build up colors with colored pencils. I must give it a try.
You can definitely build up color. It is fun and relaxing 🙂