As Requested.....Guest Artist
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Chris worked larger than I did, his pages are 5"x 7" and he worked in colored pencil. Using colored pencils, especially for location work, is a real challenge as you generally have to build up many layers. Chris is an extremely quick sketcher yet the pencils slowed him down considerably. A few things both of us agreed on is that our values were off on the fountain guy and we wished we had simplified the background.
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Nice work! His extra touches are rather his trademark aren't they? They add personality for sure.
ReplyDeleteIt is so neat that you both sketch. I really liked seeing the way you each did the fountain guy - somewhat different, but still very recognizable as the same guy.
ReplyDeleteYour special guest artist is very talented - I like his sense of humour too. I have a 'guest' artist living with me - isn't it fun to share such quiet times togather. x
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed seeing Chris' work. He's certainly got his own fun and quirky style. There's just too much talent in the Ferlita household. Maybe you should see if the cats and dogs want to participate?!
ReplyDeleteHahaha! Bats and squirrels being clobbered with acorns--funny. Is that Bob the Squirrel from Boomer's fame? Tell Chris I say Hi, and I love his drawings.
ReplyDeleteoh what a wonderful feature...love these pieces by your guest artist!!!
ReplyDeleteChris is a great artist too. Love his sense of humor.. Love the squirrels and is that his Bats in the belfry rendition? :)) Hope he guests again. :)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting to see Chris' work in addition to yours. It is always fun to see the different ways that multiple people will capture an experience or place. Tell him that I really enjoyed them and that I hope to see some more in the future.
ReplyDeleteI like the special touches. The squirrels throwing acrons at each other made me laugh. You are lucky to have someone that likes to go sketching with you. FUN.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I like seeing his work. Love that door!
ReplyDeleteI think it's great you two can head out and sketch together! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun outing and great day for sketching. Are those bats flying around?
ReplyDeleteYes, Timaree, you have it right—those are his "trademarks!"
ReplyDeleteCheryl, it was interesting to me when we both sketched the same thing and then discussed our approach to the subject (quite different I might add).
Yay, Gillian! It is fun and I cherish those sketching opportunities.
KJ, only if there's food involved would the cats or dogs be interested. And something to smell.
Kelly, you've just told him as he reads the blog on a regular basis!
Thanks, Diana!
Yes, Cris, Chris is a wonderful artist and yes, that's his rendition of bats in the belfry!
Thanks, Claire, I'm sure he's read the comments and no doubt, he'll be back!
Yes, Lisa, I'm a lucky girl!
Thanks, Katie!
Thanks, Sue, it's a lot of fun and usually it's pretty entertaining as well.
It was fun, Jacqueline and yes, those are bats but only in his imagination.
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