Monica, what brand of watercolors do you use? I love the muted look to them. I have been enjoying playing around with watercolors. Do you ink first or after the watercoloring?
Loni: I use Winsor and Newton watercolors, Cotman and Artist's brands. I usually ink the drawing first, and then add the watercolor (I use pen and nib, and FW Acrylic Ink). For this illustration, however, I applied watercolors first, and then I used a black Prismacolor pencil to do the outline. :-)
What an inspiration this is! Yes, reach for the stars and you won't wind up with a fistful of dirt -- who said that? Ogilvy??? I forget. Anyway, this is adorable and wonderful.
Thanks Monica! I bought a little field kit of Windsor and Newton half pans. I really love them and want to do more stuff with them. I would like to get some more colors. That's interesting you use a pen and nib. I usually use a micron or prismacolor pen for my outlining, but find that many times the pen doesn't hold the weight of the ink and feathers a lot. I will have to try your technique sometime. Maybe ink and brush for me though would be more my style. Thanks for the info. Your work is beautiful!
SO cute. Reminds me of something I just heard on NPR--shooting stars aren't really stars. They're space dust, no bigger than a grain of sand, but magnified through our atmosphere. I had no idea!
For some, anything is possible. So go ahead and reach for the stars :-)
Geat illo, and great concept.
ReplyDeleteThat would be cool. Just to pick them right out the sky. Lovely work.
ReplyDeleteI adore this!
ReplyDeleteMonica, what brand of watercolors do you use? I love the muted look to them. I have been enjoying playing around with watercolors. Do you ink first or after the watercoloring?
beautiful! I always love your work...
ReplyDeletethis is absolutely gorgeous....
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable....and he is so cute! nice work!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your lovely comments!
ReplyDeleteLoni: I use Winsor and Newton watercolors, Cotman and Artist's brands. I usually ink the drawing first, and then add the watercolor (I use pen and nib, and FW Acrylic Ink). For this illustration, however, I applied watercolors first, and then I used a black Prismacolor pencil to do the outline. :-)
What an inspiration this is! Yes, reach for the stars and you won't wind up with a fistful of dirt -- who said that? Ogilvy??? I forget. Anyway, this is adorable and wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and lovely painting. Every day I try to get my star that's makes live beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAaah, what an endearing little bear! Lovely illustration Monica!
ReplyDeleteThanks Monica! I bought a little field kit of Windsor and Newton half pans. I really love them and want to do more stuff with them. I would like to get some more colors. That's interesting you use a pen and nib. I usually use a micron or prismacolor pen for my outlining, but find that many times the pen doesn't hold the weight of the ink and feathers a lot. I will have to try your technique sometime. Maybe ink and brush for me though would be more my style. Thanks for the info. Your work is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful illustration. Oh I just wish this wasn't impossible ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! the colors are beautiful
ReplyDeleteFantastic work. I love your delicate touch and soft colors and lines. Nice!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful sentiment and a sweet bear to match!
ReplyDeleteOh... I love this idea Mon!! This would make a great card too! :o)
ReplyDeletemaravilhoso!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeletebeautiful. as always I love your night skies
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Charming and uplifting. I hope he tucks that star right into his pocket. =)
ReplyDelete"catch a falling star and put it in your pocket...." ^_^
ReplyDeletecute teddy!
ooooh, lovely Monica.......
ReplyDeleteMONICA THIS IS BEAUTIFUL SUCH A SWEET LITTLE ILLUSTRATION X KAS
ReplyDeleteLovely illustration of a sweet sentiment :)
ReplyDeleteBonito trabalho e texto tambem hehe..
ReplyDeletegostei muito das cores tambem
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not only to reach for the stars but to grab them!
ReplyDeleteawesome, good blue too!
SO cute. Reminds me of something I just heard on NPR--shooting stars aren't really stars. They're space dust, no bigger than a grain of sand, but magnified through our atmosphere. I had no idea!
ReplyDeleteYou constantly amaze me with your adorable characters and wonderful color. I want to take that lil bear home.
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