Tuesday, September 2, 2014

sketchbook :: pepper picker

This past Saturday morning our farmers' market was a very busy place. I came home with lettuce, tomatoes, corn, apples, two lavender plants, and a few photos. It was so full of shoppers that I was not able to get very close to this glorious display of bell peppers, which was crowded with folks picking out the perfect peppers. I wonder what dish she made with her red and yellow peppers? This was sketched in my Strathmore watercolor journal with pencil, watercolor, and a little white gel pen for the chalkboard signs.

5 comments:

  1. What a lovely colourful market, and painting.

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  2. very nice :)

    how did the gel pen act when worked on the watercolour?? did it get clogged?

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  3. Thanks Polly and Jennifer!
    Jennifer, the gel pen does fine. It's one I've had for a few years now that I only occasionally use when I have situations like this. If the watercolor is dry, there are no problems.

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  4. thanks :) I havent used one for year but so many people are using them with coloured pencils I keep meaning to try them again

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  5. This piece tells a wonderful and homey story! Love it, Ann!!

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