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artwork, drawing, illustration board, milkweed pod, outbuildings, sketching, strathmore, water-soluble graphite
Milkweed pods sketch
This drawing was done from a photo that I’d taken late in the winter last year. I have always been fascinated with the shape of milkweed pods & their shiny , soft “fluffy stuff”. It turned out to be the perfect subject for trying out the Derwent Graphitone water-soluble graphite pencils I’d just purchased. As far as I’m concerned, these pencils are great! Working with them combines the best of both sketching & watercolor techniques. I dont think I could have gotten the “shine” on the silky seed fluff nearly as easily or effectively without having been able to wet what I had already sketched-in , & brush over it. Substrate: Strathmore Illustration Board.
NOTE: All images and text in this post are Copyright K. A. Renninger 2011. I am more than happy to have you share them through your own blog, and hope you will do so—but you must give me credit. Anyone who uses them to make money will be prosecuted.
About Sketching 
This looks very “professional “, like it is from a field guide.(this is intended as a compliment).
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Thank you very much! I was going for good detail . Trying to get all the textures was a challenge! I think I’m hooked on the water-soluble pencils now. 🙂
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This is a beautiful sketch; so delicate. I love the movement
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Thank you!
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This sketch, along with the others that I’ve scene are beautiful. Very nicely done 🙂 I also like the idea of the story behind the drawings. It builds a good foundation for all of your post. I am partial to this Milkweed pods post though, great job. Thank you for stopping by my blog, for the likes and your follow. Thanks 🙂
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Thanks so much for your comments. Judging from your wonderful flower photos, you have a great affinity for plants. I can see why the milkweed might be one of your favorites. It’s one of mine too. Thanks for all the likes & for following!
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