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Monday, April 9, 2012

Pears and a Heron Sketch

at 4/09/2012 08:18:00 AM Blog Owner Vicki Holdwick
Yesterday was such a nice day.  Zoë has begun to walk across a room - a little unsteadily, but very proud of herself; we had the hubster's sister and her husband over for a visit and dinner, which is always a good time; and the Tiger's swept the Red Sox in extra innings. I think we probably all ate too much - we had grilled chicken, cold sliced ham, some bakery bread, a large salad with avocado, tomato, mushrooms and dried cherries, cheesy potatoes, and a wonderful pineapple upside down cake. I am not even tempted to get on the scales this morning. I think I will wait until Friday.


I did make a quick sketch on Friday evening while waiting for a video to load. It is one of my very favorite birds who used to come and visit in the creek in my back yard. I haven't seen him yet this Spring.




The video I was waiting for was one of the 10 in the series for the Pear-ology class I am taking with Martha Lever. What fun and I am learning so much. I haven't tried it with real watercolor yet - I am planning to do that after my morning exercise class, but I have tried it digitally. The first attempt I made using the Sketchbook app.


I couldn't figure how to blend the edges so they wouldn't have hard edges, but I like it anyway.



My second attempt was with ArtRage and I am much happier with it. Even in both cases, I forgot to add the shadow.




I hope to make an attempt (or 2 or 3) with watercolor on 140# cold press paper later today and am looking forward to sharing them with you tomorrow.


I hope you had/are having a wonderful Easter/Passover holiday, and that you are making time for yourself and your creativity.


xoxo
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9 comments:

  1. Beach Cat !April 9, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    OH my gosh I love your heron! And your pear-ology class sounds interesting!

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  2. ZueApril 9, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    A very regal-looking heron:)
    xx

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  3. carol l mckennaApril 9, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Vicki ~ wonderful sketch ~ and fun pear creations ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

    ps ~ consider linking up to my Magical Monday Meme ~ thanks ^_^

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  4. Sandy in MichiganApril 9, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    I love your heron sketch. I hope your visitor shows up again this year so you can enjoy watching him. Did you do this sketch from one of your own beautiful photos?

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  5. Vicki HoldwickApril 9, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Thanks everyone,

    Sandy, I actually did this one from a photo on the front of my bird book.

    xoxo

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  6. AlexApril 10, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Lovely sketch and awesome artwork using digital apps =)

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  7. UnknownApril 11, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Wonderful sketch of the heron! We get them around here too and even though I've seen them around forever, I am still always amazed at how those spindly legs can hold them up! Love the pears and actually, I really like the graphic quality of the one without blending!

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  8. Cathy HoltomApril 11, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Great sketch and I like both of your pears. Sounds like good fun!

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  9. nanke's stuffApril 12, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    You've gotten so good with that pad - it's amazing! Your heron looks good, but will look even better in a couple of days! lol hugs, nancy

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