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Monday, April 14, 2008

Marsh Morning in Early Spring

Marsh Morning in Early Spring
14 x 11 inches
colored pencils on pastel board
copyright 2008 by Ann Thompson Nemcosky

I'm not sure about the title for this one. I usually prefer shorter titles for my pieces. Some combination of this descriptive title will probably be what I eventually end up with though. This is the largest colored pencil piece I have done so the size was somewhat of a challenge. I experimented with using Derwent's Inktense watercolor pencils as an underpainting, washed with water, then when dry used dry Coloursoft colored pencils on top. This process worked great. I was very happy with the saturated colors the Intense watercolor pencils provided for the underpainting and the Coloursofts felt very easy to apply over top. And yes, this is another from our trip to Edisto Island last month. I am planning a series inspired by that place. I took so many photos while there I have plenty of ideas to keep me busy for quite a while yet!
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10 comments:

  1. Rose WeltyApril 14, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    Ann, this is lovely! You've found your way with the pastelbord and the CPs.

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  2. LinApril 14, 2008 at 4:20 PM

    STUNNING work, Ann! Just beautiful!

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  3. AnonymousApril 14, 2008 at 5:16 PM

    Oh Ann......the colors are wonderful!! I still don't really understand "underpainting" very well....next time you do this, will you post a pic of the underpainting?? I LOVE my inktense pencils and would like to try your method as well. All your art from your vacation are sooooooo lovely...deni.......;)

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  4. Mark KwasnyApril 14, 2008 at 8:10 PM

    When I came to your blog to see your latest work, I thought your colored pencil drawing was a photo. Dang... takes my breath away.

    Mark

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  5. Margaret McCarthy HuntApril 14, 2008 at 8:14 PM

    I love salt marshes in the low country...great job..

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  6. LynnApril 15, 2008 at 5:21 PM

    Wow, this is simply beautiful. Your explanation of your technique was very interesting, too.

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  7. Belinda LindhardtApril 16, 2008 at 12:54 AM

    Just beautiful Ann :) love all the colours in this one

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  8. AnnApril 16, 2008 at 5:28 PM

    Thanks everyone!
    and Deni, I will. It may be a little while before I do another piece on pastel board, but I'll make it a work-in-progress series.
    I appreciate everyone stopping by and all your kind comments:)

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  9. Sherry Pierce ThurnerApril 16, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    Your painting is just lovely. It captures the feeling of early spring perfectly.

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  10. LaurieApril 19, 2008 at 7:41 AM

    I love this picture, the colors are so rich and yummy! Lovely.

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