Do you LOVE the FALL COLOURS?
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| Colour & Shapes lead to New Inspiration |
Sometimes I think Canada is the only country in the world that obsesses with the colour of leaves in the fall. Maybe it's because of the masses of reds and yellows that are everywhere. Or the fact that we have large, dense forests that glow with colour. Or the energy from the sunlight dancing with the colours above our head.
WHATEVER, Canadians do love leaves. . . (Well except when they need to rake them!)
When I am out walking I am often drawn to the leaves. I love the bouquet of colours. Before I know it, my hands are full of leaves by the time I get home.
I decided to work with Colour and Shapes rather than my usual practice of drawing. First I placed a few of the leave on my page to create an interesting arrangement. ( I didn't overlap any but I think I will try that next time.)
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| Placed leaves on my page to make an interesting arrangement |
When the leaves were in place I traced them.
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| Tracing means you can quickly get to Colour and Shapes |
As you can see I worked at various stages on the same pages. I find it encouraging to move back and forth from drawing to painting. Often interesting things develop, as once one area is completed it is easier to see what more is needed. Remember, this is experimenting so there is no strict order.
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| I like to move back and forth from drawing, colouring to designing |
I used my brush pens, micron pens and watercolour to complete my design. You can use whatever mediums you have on hand. This is also a great time to try some you haven't used before, to test them out.
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| Brush Pens weren't waterproof, so had to keep that in mind |
I decided to experiment with the washi tape. I usually use painter's tape but that can sometimes damage the paper when I lift it. I found the washi tape was quick, gave a nice sharp edge and could be used over and over.
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| Got nice sharp edges with the Washi Tape |
As much as I enjoy the practice I must tell you, THIS is not for the Faint at Heart.
Working with Colour and Shapes can be VERY CHALLENGING. As you work along it becomes challenging to keep things cohesive, interesting and eye catching. I found myself studying my pages, questioning how to move the design forward: Introduce a new colour; add another shape; draw more detail; outline. Challenging.
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