I am using masking film for this piece and since this is a new process for me I am taking photos to add to my working watercolor pencils on suede squidoo tutorial. I thought I would document the steps for use since it certainly would have come in handy for me to have had a look see at something before starting this project. So far though the masking film is working like a charm. I’m being quite careful though only working left to right and only trimming away the film as I finish one bird and get ready to start the next.
The below photo is kinda hard to see but there is only a total of 5 birds. I spent three days drawing out 7 flamingos but in the end I really wanted to keep it a very simple, very strong graphic.
Oh wow. Oh… WOW!!! This is incredible. I love the color and texture. You’ve gotten some incredible depth and detail in this bird, so lively. The face and beak are so natural. It’s screaming wild red-pink and also utterly natural. That cool little yellow eye is perfect. So is its strange beak.
It’s easy for flamingoes to turn into a joke, this looks so true and natural that instead it’s just inspiring. This will be one of your best.
Ah thanks Robert. I just hope I can finish it without smudging that almost white suede. Once inktense is set in, it stays.
I like flamingos for the same reason I like giraffes. They can be goofy and a joke (as you say) or they can be stately and elegant. I like the humor of them but primarily it’s the living jewel quality they have.
So let’s see if I can pull this off eh? 🙂
oh my. super beautiful! This is going to be a beautiful piece Mona- you are so incredibly talented!
Ah shucks. Well if I can get it out of my head the way I envision it and onto the board, I think I’ll be happy with it. I’m setting myself up with a challenge using the light suede. It could all get ruined with one big smear.
SO I’m holding my breath til it’s done. And scanned. And Framed. And then maybe … sold. 🙂