Chocolatier in line
Posted: March 25, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized 25 CommentsIt’s the combination of building and tree that attracts me to the chocolatier in Pointe Claire Village. That, and the parking spot facing the facades, which doesn’t happen very often. I’ve only ever sketched the buildings in watercolour, so thought I’d use a combo of the dip pen and the brush pen today. It’s a funny time of year with the snow melting and bits of dead grass appearing underneath, along with lots of winter’s detritus, which is why I thought the scene might work better in black and white.
Hi Shari. Another lovely pen and ink drawing – and another wet looking puddle. A labour of love I’m guessing. Intrigued to know how long all that intricate shading and tonal work took compared with your previous line (or pencil) and wash versions? Best, Tony.
HI Tony,
This takes about the same amount of time as usual. I sketched on site for about 45 min, then in the parking lot at work for 10 minutes when I arrived at school a bit early and then again for 10 minutes at home. Around an hour in all… There is something very relaxing about drawing those repetetive lines…
really really nice!!!!!
Thanks!
I love your work, very inspiring.
Thanks for writing Anne!
It’s so interesting to see how you handle the subject compared to your watercolor drawings of the same. The textures are very rich and, as always, the control of values is wonderful. It’s a beautiful composition-you really have that square format down.
Thanks Jeff. I am really enjoying this dip pen except I’m always worried I will spill the ink in my car. I need to find a better system for carrying it around.
Excellent, I love this. Makes me wanna try. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Thanks so much. I hope you give it a try.
Nice sketch!
And, I just noticed, you have 4000 followers! Congratulations.
Thanks Ross. When I look at the stats I see 3999. I wonder why that is…
It is because I am in a time zone that is ahead of you. : )
That’s why. But now when I look at the stats I see 3998.
Did you stop following?
Is that a hint?
If you left, who would provide the entertainment?
Then why do you leave so many of my comments unanswered?
I guess I’d better answer this one.
You have unanswered comments? Really?
Hundreds… most recently…
http://shariblaukopf.com/2015/03/20/division-of-space/#comments
this is a stunning drawing Shari -just so fresh & light
Thanks so much for writing John. I am really enjoying working with the pen.
MY, MY! This is wonderful. I’m a big fan of black/white sketches and photography. The simple, yet complex detail appeals to me. This is one of my favorites. Well done.
Thanks so much Joan. I am enjoying the experiments with pen too.
Very nice! I really like your pen and ink. When you do them, please share? It inspires me!
This is fantastic. It reminds me a little of my style when I used pen a lot. I love using lines to create pictures.