This is an 10" x 8" male study done with ink wash. I like illustrating on paper that has a layer of gesso because the ink wash doesn't soak into the paper and I can get a transparent look to the organic background splashes. When I let it dry, I can add other thin layers to emphasize light and shadow. As I'm going to finish, I can rub out some highlights with steel wool (an eraser will not cut through dried ink). This techniques lends itself to spontaneous brushwork, yet has a solid permanence.
Comments (4)
Fantastic!
(I forgot about the ol' steel wool trick.)
Posted by Steve M | August 12, 2010 6:49 PM
Posted on August 12, 2010 18:49
I like the look of the technique you used - thanks for the explanation and the lesson. I would try this myself if I knew what a gesso was.
Posted by Doc Al | August 13, 2010 8:53 AM
Posted on August 13, 2010 08:53
I like the look of the technique you used - thanks for the explanation and the lesson. I would try this myself if I knew what a gesso was.
Posted by Doc Al | August 13, 2010 8:53 AM
Posted on August 13, 2010 08:53
Did you use titanium white? I think maybe a happy tree could live over there on the left side in there somewhere... and maybe he could use a friend or two. ; )
(I know--wrong gesso.)
Posted by Terwiliger | August 16, 2010 6:44 AM
Posted on August 16, 2010 06:44