Alice in blue
Posted: February 22, 2020 Filed under: Uncategorized 9 CommentsToday I sketched Alice with a Phthalo Blue water-soluble pencil from Caran d’Ache. It’s one from a set I received some time ago, part of their Technalo RGB line. From what I can see from the Caran d’Ache website, these pencils are actually graphite gently tinted with colour, so although you might expect a blue pencil to release blue pigment when wet, it’s actually a blue/grey mix, and quite nice for drawing the subtleties of Alice’s light fur. Along with three standard water-soluble pencils of different hardnesses, the set also includes Dark Phthalo Green and Carmine Lake pencils, although don’t expect to be surprised by any more colour than on this one.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
I like the subtle color and love your drawings/paintings of Alice. ( I am a dog lover. We have 2 rescue dogs) I read what the link said about these pencils and they certainly look like a challenge. But I am becoming frustrated drawing with anything water soluble. I think I have tried too many techniques and need to cone in. but I want to try everything.
Thanks for your insights.
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I’ve seen these pencils advertised. Assuming the colors are not as brilliant as watercolor pencils. Not sure how I would use them. Alice is such a good model!
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Wow! Gorgeous, beautiful.
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thanks so much.
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It is perfect for the subtle shading of Alice’s fur. Nicely done!!
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Sweet Alice is such a great model to accommodate you drawing her so often. Great color for soft fur.
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Good Evening dear friend Shari,
Very beautiful sketch.
I love these dogs very much.
Thanks and blessings,
Uma
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I have this set of pencils too, and it’s true the other colors are very subtle, also. But I like that. They are fun to work with and they are not as garish and in-your-face as some watercolor pencils can be.
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I agree. Subtlety is refreshing.
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