my Artgraf water soluble graphite blocks arrived, I could not resist a quick play. I combined with pastel once the WC paper was dry. I plan to paint this in oil soon ( although I am known to change my mind) although it was a play with my graphite blocks, it was also an opportunity to get a feel for how this one could look, extra large on canvas? We shall see. This is approx A3 Langton WC block.
I really enjoyed these blocks, they are so creamy, and very water soluble, I need to test them out a little more, so far so good, pleased I have them, and I would like to try them on a large scale horse painting soon, and use more like a charcoal.
‘What me’ Artgraf and pastel horse A3
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Wow!! Very impressive Rebecca!
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Thank you susan
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You are so good! And a font of art supplies knowledge!
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Vicki that’s very kind, but it’s all down to my dabbling flitish nature, I guess you have founded me a great plus for my behaviour, he he.
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beautiful! Pastels intrigue me! 🙂
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I find them the most relaxing therapeutic ….little to pack away, and quite quick results, although on this occasion they came out to enhance the graphite blocks.
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Jodi – is this because of Debora Stewart?! Isn’t she amazing? Or totally unrelated lol. She is freaking amazing.
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Totally related. Watching her use them is freaking amazing.
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Right?! I mean, she is like some abstract guru!! Seriously. I honestly actually bought a set of pastels JUST because of her videos. I tried them and of course, it turned out badly (I posted it I think in February) but she makes it look SO freaking easy! She is seriously amazing. And I wonder if I ever did the whole thing like she does with the acrylic underpainting and the charcoal drawing and then the pastel ground and actually tried it whole-hog…..I just wonder how it would turn out. She gets such depth in her work and she is a color genius. In one of the videos she actually says she used to have problems with color. Is that amazing?! She looks like a stone-cold natural to me. Anyway, I’m contemplating returning the pastels but I do want to try a whole-hog painting first and see. She only makes it look easy but it’s not even close. She’s awesome.
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Totally agreeeeee!!!
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Wow! This is an awesome “test”… hehe… it’s brilliant! Looks like you already know exactly what to do with those new toys! Beautiful! 😍
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Well I am pleased it looks that way Charlie, I needed the pastel for the blue and pink. But love how the green and brown Artgraf blocks blended in the background.
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Lovely horse portrait, your play time is great. Looks like it would be quite stunning on a large scale. Thank you for sharing.
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I hope so, I loved how he was looking down at me, although I think he looks more Arab in this picture( and in the photo for that matter)
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The Arabians are as lovely as the Andalusians, though I see what you mean looking at the graceful curve of the neck. Still a beautiful portrait that would no doubt appeal to anyone who loves horses.
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Thank you
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What a poser! Very charming character coming through – interesting background too, nice blends coming in! Lovely stuff.
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Thanks Jacob, it is unlike other stuff I have used, a little like neocolor, but soluble in a v different way, so it behaves on paper more like an ink…I think!!🤔
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What a wonderful job, Rebecca, I just love this one. So much personality in that sweet face! Horses are tough, but you make them look easy, lady.
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Thank you Laura, there maybe many more horses for a while, and large…once these canvases dry.
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Wow! You did it great! I love horses and you paint them so well! 😉 ❤
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Thank you, it was quite raw as the Artgraf blocks are large, and spread when wet, but I quite like the raw look at the moment, with high contrast.
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Yes I love that raw look! 😉
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