First drawing assignment.... my little owl

GypsyNomad · #1 09-13-2005, 11:18 PM

Just thought i'd share some more artwork with everyone

This was my first assignment for the semester, we had to pick an animal that represents us as a person.... i chose an owl cause they're loners & nocturnal, they also symbolize magic & darkness.... their flight is silent.

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hs421139 · #2 09-13-2005, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GypsyNomad

Just thought i'd share some more artwork with everyone

This was my first assignment for the semester, we had to pick an animal that represents us as a person.... i chose an owl cause they're loners & nocturnal, they also symbolize magic & darkness.... their flight is silent.

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That is such a beautiful drawing

LongBlackScarf · #3 09-13-2005, 11:21 PM

Very good!!! Excellent!! Was this etched from black ink??

golden braid · #4 09-13-2005, 11:22 PM

What an awesome drawing! I love how it's all in black and white.

GypsyNomad · #5 09-13-2005, 11:26 PM

Thanks guys!

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Originally Posted by LongBlackScarf

Very good!!! Excellent!! Was this etched from black ink??

Yes, ink is probably my favorite medium.... Luv it!

strandinthewind · #6 09-13-2005, 11:27 PM

Oooooo - there is a little Chagall going on in that. I like it!

LongBlackScarf · #7 09-13-2005, 11:29 PM

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Thanks guys!

Yes, ink is probably my favorite medium.... Luv it!

So just explaining how you did this. Your "canvas" is covered with a thick coating of black ink and then you use a tool to "clean away" and expose the white beneath. Have I got that right? It's been ages since I have worked in this medium.

GypsyNomad · #8 09-13-2005, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LongBlackScarf

So just explaining how you did this. Your "canvas" is covered with a thick coating of black ink and then you use a tool to "clean away" and expose the white beneath. Have I got that right? It's been ages since I have worked in this medium.

No, actually thats relief printing, or scratchboard (which is a specially coated paper that you scratch into) I did this drawing with just black ink & ink pens on watercolor block (which is watercolor paper but thicker, & stays flat on the pad until you remove it w/ a palette knife) Thanks for asking!

amber · #9 09-13-2005, 11:37 PM

I really, really like it. That is outstanding. I'd have that on my wall, but I have some owl stuff up in my house (that my mom did) anyway. And the symbolism and feeling of owls is very powerful, IMO. I don't want to steal your thunder, but just want to show you one of my faves. (owl on bottom).
Again, very good, me loves it.

"Loon Mirror", etched glass

LongBlackScarf · #10 09-13-2005, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GypsyNomad

No, actually thats relief printing, or scratchboard (which is a specially coated paper that you scratch into) I did this drawing with just black ink & ink pens on watercolor block

Ah! Very good. Very good!

GypsyNomad · #11 09-13-2005, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Oooooo - there is a little Chagall going on in that. I like it!

Thank you!

amber · #12 09-13-2005, 11:39 PM

P.S. - just noticed the tiny cityscape in the background. Very pleasing. Very nice.

GypsySorcerer · #13 09-13-2005, 11:41 PM

That's amazing, Carei......you're very good. I'm so jealous of those with artistic ability; I can't even draw a stick figure.

GypsyNomad · #14 09-13-2005, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

I really, really like it. That is outstanding. I'd have that on my wall, but I have some owl stuff up in my house (that my mom did) anyway. And the symbolism and feeling of owls is very powerful, IMO. I don't want to steal your thunder, but just want to show you one of my faves. (owl on bottom).
Again, very good, me loves it.

"Loon Mirror", etched glass

Maybe i should come paint your house!

Thanks for the lovely compliment... your a doll!

P.S. Did you mom do that? It's very very good!