Monday 28 September 2015

September Challenge Day 28

There are a number of different types of strokes used in pen & ink drawing but I think the most difficult is stippling.
A Rose
Like most of the other strokes, stippling can be used for many subjects but it is probably most suited to delicate items. However, I find that I get carried away and often end up with a section where the dots are too dense. That means I have to go back and increase the dots elsewhere to balance the composition. Stippling is also very time consuming and, while I like the effect, I usually want to work at a faster rate.

Now, on to the next....


4 comments:

  1. Wow, this is amazing Val. Very soft and delicate. High five for taking on such a time consuming technique at the tail end of a long challenge :) I love the leaf details too :)

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    1. Thanks Sheila. I needed to leave it to the end to get my skills warmed up - lol.

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  2. Roses are one of my favorites flowers and you've sketched this one beautifully Val!
    It takes a lot of discipline to participate in the 30 day challenge, well done!

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    1. Thanks Laura. Doing the challenge made this month even busier and I am glad it is almost over - lol.

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